Article Processing Charges

Article Processing Charges (APCs) are fees that authors or their institutions pay to have their research published in open access journals. These charges cover the costs of peer review, editing, and online hosting, making the research freely accessible to the public. APCs ensure that the published work is not behind a paywall, promoting wider dissemination and sharing of scientific knowledge. While they can be a barrier for some researchers, they are a standard method to fund open access publishing and support the availability of research without subscription fees.