APC & Waiver Policy

1. Introduction

The Journal of Global Research in Multidisciplinary Studies (JGRMS) is committed to providing high-quality, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly publishing while maintaining transparency regarding publication charges.

To support the editorial process, manuscript management, production, digital publication, long-term preservation, and indexing services, the journal may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.

Submission of a manuscript is free of charge. No fee is charged for manuscript submission or peer review.

2. Article Processing Charge (APC)

The APC is charged only after a manuscript has successfully completed peer review and has been formally accepted for publication.

The APC supports:

  • Editorial management
  • Double-blind peer review administration
  • Copyediting
  • Language checking
  • Typesetting
  • DOI registration (where applicable)
  • Online publication
  • Website maintenance
  • Long-term digital preservation
  • Metadata preparation
  • Indexing support

Payment of the APC does not influence the editorial decision.

Editorial decisions are based solely on:

  • Scientific quality
  • Originality
  • Methodological rigor
  • Relevance to the journal's scope
  • Compliance with ethical standards

3. Current APC

The current APC for accepted manuscripts is:

Category Fee
Indian Authors ₹ 2500
International Authors USD 150

The applicable APC is displayed on the journal website and may be revised periodically. Any changes will apply only to new submissions and will not affect manuscripts already under review.

4. No Charges for the Following

JGRMS does not charge fees for:

  • Manuscript submission
  • Initial editorial screening
  • Peer review
  • Rejected manuscripts
  • Editorial decision-making

Authors are only asked to pay the APC after receiving a formal acceptance notification.

5. Waiver Policy

JGRMS is committed to supporting researchers who may face financial constraints. Full or partial waivers of the APC may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Waiver requests should be submitted before or at the time of manuscript submission, or immediately after acceptance if exceptional circumstances arise.

6. Eligibility for APC Waivers

Waivers may be considered for:

  • Authors from low-income countries.
  • Early-career researchers with limited funding.
  • Students without institutional financial support.
  • Authors with documented financial hardship.
  • Invited papers approved by the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Special issues where the publisher has announced fee support.
  • Exceptional cases approved by the Editorial Office.

Submission of a waiver request does not guarantee approval.

7. Editorial Independence

The editorial and peer review process is completely independent of APC payments.

Editors and reviewers are not informed about the payment status of authors during the review process.

Acceptance or rejection of manuscripts is based solely on academic merit and compliance with the journal's editorial policies.

8. Payment Process

After acceptance, the corresponding author will receive:

  • An official acceptance letter.
  • APC payment instructions.
  • Payment deadline.
  • Receipt or invoice upon request.

The article will proceed to production after confirmation of the APC payment or approval of a waiver, where applicable.

9. Refund Policy

Because editorial and production services are provided after acceptance, APC payments are generally non-refundable once production has commenced.

Refunds may be considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as:

  • Duplicate payment.
  • Administrative error by the publisher.
  • Cancellation initiated by the journal before publication.

Requests for refunds will be reviewed by the Editorial Office.

10. Discounts

From time to time, JGRMS may offer discounts for:

  • Conference special issues.
  • Institutional partnerships.
  • Editorial Board Members (where approved).
  • Promotional publishing initiatives.

Any discounts will be announced on the journal website.

11. Transparency

All publication charges will be:

  • Clearly displayed on the journal website.
  • Communicated before payment is requested.
  • Applied consistently and transparently.

The journal will not impose hidden fees.

12. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

  • Reviewing the current APC before submission.
  • Requesting waivers, if applicable.
  • Making timely payment after acceptance.
  • Providing accurate billing information where required.

Failure to complete payment or obtain an approved waiver may delay publication.

13. Policy Review

This APC & Waiver Policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in publishing costs, operational requirements, or journal policies.

The latest version will always be available on the journal website.

APC Statement (Recommended)

The Journal of Global Research in Multidisciplinary Studies (JGRMS) is an Open Access journal. Manuscript submission and peer review are free of charge. An Article Processing Charge (APC) is payable only after acceptance of the manuscript. Editorial decisions are made independently of APC payments.

Waiver Statement (Recommended)

Authors experiencing genuine financial hardship may request a full or partial waiver of the Article Processing Charge. Waiver requests are evaluated individually and independently of the editorial review process. Approval of a waiver is at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief and the Publisher.

Contact

Questions regarding APC payments, invoices, or waiver requests should be directed to the Editorial Office using the contact details available on the journal website.