Article Processing Fees

Critique Open Research & Review (CORR)

The Critique Open Research & Review (CORR) journal provides an open-access platform for publishing high-quality research. To sustain the journal's operations, including editorial management, peer review, and publication, an Article Processing Fee (APF) is applicable for manuscripts accepted for publication.

1. Fee Structure

Standard Article Processing Fee

  • Authors are required to pay a fee of USD 450 upon acceptance of their manuscript.

  • This fee covers peer review management, editorial assistance, production, and online publication.

Discounts and Waivers

  • Partial or full fee waivers may be offered for:

    • Authors from developing countries

    • Early-career researchers or students

  • Requests for waivers or discounts should be submitted during the manuscript submission process with justification.

2. Payment Process

  • Detailed instructions for payment will be provided upon acceptance.

  • Payment methods may include bank transfer, credit card, or online payment gateways.

  • Manuscripts will not be published until all applicable fees are received.

3. Refund Policy

  • Once a manuscript is accepted and in production, APF is non-refundable.

  • Manuscripts rejected during peer review are not charged any fees.

4. Use of Fees

Article Processing Fees support:

  • Editorial and peer review management

  • Plagiarism checks and ethical compliance verification

  • Typesetting, production, and online publication

  • Maintenance and promotion of the journal’s online platform

5. Transparency

  • Editorial decisions are independent of fee payment.

  • Payment of APF does not influence acceptance or peer review outcomes.