Article Processing Charge (APC)
Fee Schedule & Open Access Policy
Free Submission & ReviewThis journal operates under a Gold Open Access model. All published articles are immediately free to read and download under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). Authors pay a flat-rate Article Processing Charge (APC) only after the manuscript has passed peer review and is formally accepted.
| Item | Description | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission & Peer Review | Initial desk screening, similarity check (iThenticate, Turnitin, Copyleaks), and double-blind review. | IDR 0 / Free | No Charge |
| APC — Domestic Authors | Flat fee per accepted manuscript (Indonesian affiliation). | IDR 500,000 | Upon Acceptance |
| APC — International Authors | Flat fee per accepted manuscript (non-Indonesian affiliation). | USD 35 | Upon Acceptance |
| Printed Copy | Optional printed issue for domestic authors (excluding shipping). | + IDR 250,000 | Optional |
The APC is a flat fee—there are no extra charges for page count, number of co-authors, or color figures. Ordering a printed copy does not affect the free online version.
What Your APC Covers
Publishing ServicesHow Payment Works
4 Simple StepsPayments must be made only to the official bank account stated on the invoice. The Letter of Acceptance (LoA) is issued upon acceptance and payment confirmation.
Refunds & Fee Waivers
COPE CompliantRefund Policy
Because copyediting and production start immediately upon acceptance, paid fees are non-refundable, including when an author withdraws a manuscript after acceptance. Refunds apply only in the case of a verifiable billing error, such as a duplicate transfer.
Fee Waivers
Authors from low-income countries (World Bank classification) and domestic authors with documented financial hardship may request a partial or full waiver. Submit your waiver request together with an official justification letter from your institution at the time of submission via our Contact Information page.