Author Fees / APC

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research (IJMCR) follows an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible worldwide. To sustain high-quality editorial and publishing services, the journal applies Article Processing Charges (APCs) only for manuscripts that are accepted after rigorous peer review.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

APCs vary by article type to reflect differences in editorial and production requirements:

  1. Research Articles: USD 150

  2. Review Articles: USD 120

  3. Case Studies: USD 100

  4.  Short Communications: USD 80

These fees cover the cost of peer review coordination, editorial management, typesetting, formatting, digital hosting, indexing, and long-term archiving.

  1. No Submission Fees: Authors are not charged for submitting manuscripts or undergoing peer review.

  2. Post-Acceptance Only: APCs are payable only after acceptance of the manuscript.

  3. Invoice & Payment: Accepted manuscripts receive an invoice with detailed instructions for payment.

  1. Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)

  2. Bank Transfers (to IJMCR’s designated account)

  3. Institutional Purchase Orders (for authors supported by universities or organizations)

IJMCR is committed to equitable access and supports authors facing financial challenges.

  1. Eligibility: Authors from low-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) or those with no research funding may apply.

  2. Application: A waiver request must be submitted at the time of manuscript submission.

  3. Documentation: Proof of institutional affiliation, research funding status, or a statement of financial need may be required.

  4. Decision: Waiver decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by the Editorial Office.

  1. Rejection or Withdrawal (Pre-acceptance): No APC is charged.

  2. Post-publication: APCs are non-refundable once an article is published.

  3. Technical Issues: In rare cases of technical failure preventing publication, APCs will be fully refunded.

  1. APC details are publicly available and applied consistently.

  2. The journal does not charge hidden or fast-track fees.

  3. This policy complies with international best practices and Scopus requirements for transparency in open-access publishing.