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International Research Journal of Computer and Electronics Engineering (IRJCEE)
The International Research Journal of Computer and Electronics Engineering (IRJCEE) follows a transparent and author-friendly Article Processing Charge (APC) policy to support the editorial, peer review, production, DOI registration, hosting, and long-term open access publication of accepted manuscripts.
IRJCEE is committed to maintaining affordable publication standards while ensuring high-quality editorial and publishing services.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
The standard Article Processing Charge (APC) for manuscripts accepted for publication in IRJCEE is:
USD 250 per accepted article
This fee is applicable only after the manuscript has successfully completed peer review and has been formally accepted for publication.
No Submission Fee
IRJCEE does not charge any fee for:
- Manuscript submission
- Initial editorial screening
- Peer review process
- Editorial evaluation
Authors may submit manuscripts for review free of charge.
The APC becomes payable only after acceptance of the manuscript.
When APC is Charged
The Article Processing Charge is collected only after editorial acceptance.
Authors are required to pay the APC only when the manuscript has:
- Successfully passed peer review
- Received final editorial approval
- Been formally accepted for publication
No payment is required at the time of submission.
What the APC Covers
The APC supports the cost of:
- Initial manuscript processing
- Editorial management
- Double-blind peer review coordination
- Copyediting and proofreading
- Typesetting and formatting
- DOI registration (Prefix: 10.64917)
- Online hosting and publication
- Open access dissemination
- Digital archiving and indexing support
- Metadata preparation and article maintenance
This fee helps ensure that all accepted articles are professionally processed and made freely available to readers worldwide.
Open Access Publishing Support
As an open access journal, IRJCEE does not charge subscription fees to readers.
The APC enables the journal to provide:
- Immediate open access to published articles
- Free global readership
- Permanent online availability
- DOI-based citation and discoverability
- Long-term digital preservation
This model ensures unrestricted access to published research while supporting publication quality.
Discount Policy
IRJCEE is committed to supporting researchers from economically disadvantaged regions and promoting equitable access to scholarly publishing.
Discounts may be offered to authors from developing countries.
APC discounts are considered on a case-by-case basis and may be granted based on:
- Country of residence
- Institutional affiliation
- Research funding availability
- Economic limitations
- Corresponding author location
Authors requesting an APC discount should contact the editorial office after acceptance with a brief justification and supporting details.
Discount requests are reviewed fairly and confidentially by the editorial team.
Waiver and Discount Consideration
Partial APC waivers or discounted publication charges may be considered for:
- Authors from developing countries
- Early-career researchers with limited funding
- Independent researchers
- Authors without institutional or grant support
- Special editorial recommendations
Approval of waivers or discounts is at the discretion of the editorial office and subject to journal policy.
Payment Policy
APC payment instructions are shared with the corresponding author only after acceptance.
Payment must be completed before:
- Final production processing
- DOI activation
- Article publication
Accepted articles proceed to publication only after APC confirmation, unless a waiver or discount has been approved.
Refund Policy
As editorial and production resources are allocated after acceptance, APC payments are generally non-refundable once processing has begun.
However, refund considerations may be reviewed in exceptional cases at the discretion of the editorial office.
Transparency and Ethics
IRJCEE maintains full transparency in publication charges.
- No hidden fees
- No submission charges
- No review charges
- APC charged only after acceptance
The journal does not guarantee acceptance based on payment. Editorial decisions are made independently and solely on academic merit, quality, originality, and reviewer recommendations.
Payment of APC has no influence on editorial decisions.
Final Statement
The International Research Journal of Computer and Electronics Engineering (IRJCEE) maintains a fair, transparent, and ethical APC policy.
Authors are charged USD 250 per article only after acceptance, with discount and waiver support available for eligible authors, particularly from developing countries, to promote inclusive and accessible scholarly publishing.