Article Processing Charge Policy
Introduction
Interdisciplinary Social Research Reports is committed to providing high-quality open access to the latest research in social sciences. To sustain our operations and maintain the quality of our services, we charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) for manuscripts accepted for publication. This document outlines our APC charging policy, including base rates, regional adjustments, section-specific fees, and discounts for specific author groups.
Base APC Rates
The base APC rates for different sections are as follows:
|
Section |
Base APC |
|
Research Articles |
$700 |
|
Review Articles |
$1000 |
|
Perspective Articles |
$600 |
|
Book Reviews |
$200 |
|
Communications |
$400 |
|
Correspondence |
$400 |
|
Reusability Reports |
$600 |
|
News & Views |
$200 |
Regional Adjustments
To ensure equitable access to publishing opportunities, we adjust the APC based on the economic status of the corresponding author’s country:
|
Region |
Discount |
|
Developed Countries |
No discount |
|
Developing Countries |
30% discount |
|
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Low-Income Countries |
50% discount |
Country Classification
The classification of countries follows the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report. Here are some examples:
- Developed Countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Australia, France, South Korea, etc.
- Developing Countries: China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, etc.
- Least Developed Countries and Low-Income Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Haiti, Mozambique, Nepal, Ethiopia, Rwanda, etc.
For a complete and updated list, please refer to the United Nations WESP report.
Discounts for Student Authors
To support early-career researchers, we offer additional discounts for manuscripts where all authors are currently enrolled graduate students (student status must be verified):
|
Author Type |
Additional Discount |
|
Graduate Students |
30% discount |
Discount Calculation
Discounts are cumulative. If an author qualifies for multiple discounts, the total discount is calculated. For example, if an author from a developing country who is also a graduate student submits a Research Article, the discounts are applied as follows:
- Base APC for Research Article: $700
- Developing Country Discount (30%): $700 - $700 * 0.3 = $490
- Graduate Student Discount (30%): $490 - $700 * 0.3 = $280
- Total APC: $280
Example Calculations
- Research Article from a Developing Country by Graduate Students
- Base APC: $700
- Regional Adjustment (30% discount) and Student Discount (30% discount): $700 * (1 – 0.3 - 0.3) = $280
- Total APC: $280
- Communications Article from an LDC by Non-students
- Base APC: $400
- Regional Adjustment (50% discount): $400 * (1 - 0.50) = $200
- Total APC: $200
Verification of Student Status
To qualify for the student discount, all authors listed on the manuscript must provide proof of current enrollment as graduate students. Acceptable forms of verification include one of the following:
- University Enrollment Certificate: An official document from the university confirming the author's current enrollment status.
- Student ID Card: A copy of a valid student ID card showing the current academic year.
- Official Letter from University: A letter from the university's registrar or department head confirming the author's enrollment status.
Authors must submit one of these documents after their manuscript is accepted for publication. The Production Editor will contact the authors to verify the documents before applying the student discount.
Fast-Track Publication Fee
We fully understand the desire of authors to have their articles published quickly, as rapid dissemination of knowledge is important. Our journal typically processes accepted manuscripts for online publication within approximately one month, and they appear in Google Scholar within about 7 days after online publication. However, due to limited staff, we offer a fast-track service for authors who wish to see their articles published within 7-10 working days after APC payment. This service incurs an additional fee of $100.
|
Service |
Fee |
|
Standard Publication (1 month) |
Included in APC |
|
Fast-Track Publication (7-10 working days) |
+$100 |
The Fast-Track Publication Fee will not be reduced based on the author's identity or country. This is a paid service, and after the manuscript is accepted, the Production Editor will contact the corresponding author. The corresponding author can choose whether to opt for this service.
Payment and Waiver Requests
Authors will be invoiced upon acceptance of their manuscript. Payment must be completed before publication. We understand that some authors may have limited funding, and we offer waivers or further discounts on a case-by-case basis. Authors can apply for a waiver by providing a detailed justification of their financial situation.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding APC or to apply for a waiver, please contact our editorial office at SeniorEditorOffice@acspublisher.org.