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Article Processing Charge

Article Processing Charge

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Greenresearch is committed to providing affordable, transparent, and high-quality scholarly publishing. To support editorial management, peer review coordination, copyediting, production, digital preservation, and global dissemination of published works, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is required only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.

APC for All Greenresearch Journals

Article Processing Charge (APC): ₦40,000 (NGN)

A single APC applies to all Greenresearch journals, ensuring equal access to quality publishing opportunities across disciplines.

Greenresearch Journals

  • International Journal of Accounting, Economics and Financial Systems (IJAEFS)

  • International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJPPPS)

  • International Journal of Gender Equality, Inclusion and Social Justice Studies (IJGEISJS)

  • International Journal of Marriage, Family and Divorce Studies (IJMFDS)

  • International Journal of Herbal Medicine, Natural Products and Integrative Health Sciences (IJHMNPIHS)

  • International Journal of Environmental Science, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies (IJESCCSS)

  • International Journal of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedical Sciences (IJBMBBS)

  • International Journal of Food Science, Nutrition and Agro-Processing Research (IJFSNAPR)

  • International Journal of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Public Health (IJMIDPH)

  • International Journal of Law, Justice and Comparative Legal Studies (IJLJCLS)

  • International Journal of Politics, Governance and Development Studies (IJPGDS)

  • International Journal of Engineering Innovation, Systems and Sustainable Technologies (IJEISST)

  • International Journal of Nursing Practice, Education and Health Systems (IJNPEHS)

  • International Journal of Sustainability, Development and African Futures (IJSDAF)

  • International Journal of Media, Culture and Communication Studies (IJMCCS)

  • International Journal of Health, Psychology and Human Development (IJHPHD)

  • International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, Data and Society (IJAIDS)

  • International Journal of African Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Practices (IJAIKTP)

  • International Journal of Theology, Religion and Society (IJTRS)

  • International Journal of Business, Governance and Strategy (IJBGS)

Payment Policy

  • APC is payable only after a manuscript has successfully passed peer review and received formal acceptance.

  • No submission fee is charged.

  • No peer review fee is charged.

  • Payment confirms the author's intention to proceed with production and publication.

  • APC payments are non-refundable once production processes have commenced.

Greenresearch remains committed to making scholarly publishing accessible, affordable, and impactful while maintaining rigorous editorial and ethical standards.

 

No-Refund Policy

Greenresearch operates a strict no-refund policy.
Once payment is made regardless of stage or circumstance, the APC cannot be refunded. This policy applies to all journals without exception.

Reasons include:

  1. Editorial and production costs begin immediately after acceptance.

  2. Services covered by APCs (integrity checks, editorial handling, formatting, DOI assignment, system allocation, etc.) are initiated right after payment.

  3. Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure completeness and accuracy before paying the APC.

What the APC Covers

  1. Editorial screening and integrity verification

  2. Peer review management

  3. Copyediting, formatting, and layout preparation

  4. DOI assignment and metadata registration

  5. Archiving, hosting, and long-term access

  6. Indexing support and database submission efforts

 

Greenresearch APC & Payment FAQ

1. What is an Article Processing Charge (APC)?

An APC is a fee paid by authors after their manuscript is accepted for publication. It supports editorial management, integrity checks, peer review coordination, production, DOI registration, hosting, and long-term archiving.

 

2. When am I required to pay the APC?

  1. APC is paid only after your manuscript has been accepted.

  2. There is no charge during manuscript submission or peer review.

 

3. How much is the APC?

The Article Processing Charge for a single Manuscript is NGN40,000. This affordable sum is payable only when the manuscript has been reviewed and found relevant for publishing in any of our prestigious Journals. If the editors consider the manuscript less relevant, it might be rejected and no APC is paid.

 

4. Does Greenresearch offer refunds?

No. Greenresearch operates a strict no-refund policy.

Once payment is made, the APC cannot be refunded under any circumstance.

This is because editorial and production processing begins immediately after payment confirmation.

 

5. What should I do before paying the APC?

Ensure that:

  1. All authors agree to publication

  2. The accepted version of your manuscript is properly finalized

  3. You understand the journal’s policies and fees

  4. You are fully ready to proceed to production

 

6. Can I request a waiver or discount?

Greenresearch might offer partial waivers or discounts in limited situations such as:

  1. Early-career researchers

  2. Authors from low-income communities

  3. Special issue contributors

  4. Waiver requests are reviewed case-by-case and must be submitted before acceptance.

 

7. How do I make the APC payment?

Payment instructions are sent along with the Acceptance Notification.

Authors can pay in NGN (for Nigerian authors) or USD (for international authors).

Supported channels include:

Bank transfer

Mobile/online payment

International transfer (USD)

 

8. Does the APC affect peer review?

No. Peer review is strictly independent of payment.

APC is requested only after acceptance and never influences editorial decisions.

 

9. What does the APC cover?

Your APC supports:

  1. Editorial review & integrity verification

  2. Plagiarism/A.I. screening

  3. Double-blind peer review handling

  4. Professional copyediting & formatting

  5. DOI assignment

  6. Hosting, archiving & access

  7. Metadata and indexing submissions

 

10. Is there a charge for rejected papers?

No. Rejected manuscripts do not attract any fee.

 

11. Can I transfer my payment to another manuscript?

No. Each APC applies to one accepted manuscript only and cannot be transferred.

 

12. Does Greenresearch charge submission or review fees?

No. Submission and peer review are completely free.

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