Article Processing Charges
Overview
The journal maintains a transparent and straightforward Article Processing Charge (APC) policy that supports the publication process without compromising the high academic standards expected in Global South and SAARC literary scholarship.
The APC covers the cost of peer review, editing, formatting, and online publishing — ensuring every published article is professionally handled and accessible to a wide scholarly audience.
Manuscript Charges
| Manuscript Type | Charge |
|---|---|
| Accepted article (same author) | ₹1,000 |
| Submission & review | No charge |
Important — Charges apply only after acceptance of the manuscript following successful peer review. There is no submission or review fee. Publication begins only upon confirmation of payment.
What the APC Supports
- Editorial management and peer review
- Manuscript formatting and typesetting
- Online hosting and publication
- Accessibility of published articles
- Long-term archiving and preservation
Payment Process
- Payment is requested only upon acceptance
- Authors are given clear payment guidelines
- There are no extra or concealed fees
- Publication begins upon confirmation of payment
Waivers and Concessions
The journal can provide partial or complete waivers in special situations to support authors facing financial constraints:
- Students and independent researchers may be considered
- Waiver requests should be backed with justifiable reasons
- All waiver decisions rest with the editorial team
The journal remains fair and transparent on all financial matters: charges are always clearly communicated, quality and ethical standards are never compromised, and the publishing environment is highly supportive and author-friendly. APC payments are generally non-refundable once the publication process has commenced following acceptance, although exceptional, circumstantially justified cases may be considered.
