Author Charges

Article Processing Charges

• Article processing charges (APCs) - USD 100
• No submission fees
• No editorial processing charges
• No page charges
• No colour charges
• Authors may order additional print copies at USD 50 per issue.

Waivers

Global Academic Frontiers recognizes the financial limitations faced by some scholars and offers fee waivers in the following categories:

• Distinguished Research: 
  
  Authors of exceptional research with demonstrable scientific significance but insufficient funding may apply for full/partial fee waivers. A formal waiver request detailing the research value and financial constraints must be submitted during manuscript submission.
• LMIC Automatic Discount: 
  Corresponding authors affiliated with institutions in World Bank-classified Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) receive an automatic 20% fee reduction (USD 80 / CNY 500). No separate application is required.
  
  

To apply for a waiver, please submit a request to our journal administrator at office@gafj.org. Waiver applications should include the manuscript title and specify the reason for the waiver request.

Who is Responsible for Paying the Article Processing Charges?

Upon editorial acceptance of an article, the corresponding author will be notified about the payment issue. The charge is typically covered by the author, funder, institution, or employer.

When and How do Authors Pay?

The corresponding or submitting author needs to arrange payment of the article processing charge unless a waiver has been granted. Following peer review, once a manuscript has received editorial acceptance in principle, the article processing charge becomes payable and formatting checks on the manuscript will commence. 

Payment Method

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