Article Processing Fees (APF) for The Pinnacle International Journals

At The Pinnacle International Journals (PIJ), we strive to provide high-quality, open-access scholarly content that is accessible to a global audience. As part of our commitment to maintaining transparency, we offer a detailed breakdown of the Article Processing Fees (APF) for all manuscripts submitted to our eight international journals.

Our APF helps cover the costs associated with editorial management, peer review, typesetting, online hosting, and long-term digital archiving. These fees ensure that the research you publish remains accessible to readers worldwide without paywalls or subscription barriers.

Our Journals and Their Subject Areas:

  1. Critique Open Research & Review
    Focus: Interdisciplinary reviews, critiques, and commentaries in various research fields.

  2. International Journal of Management and Business Development
    Focus: Business, economics, management, and entrepreneurship.

  3. The Pinnacle Research Journal of Scientific and Management Sciences
    Focus: Scientific research and interdisciplinary management topics.

  4. International Research Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
    Focus: Biotechnology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and life sciences.

  5. International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences
    Focus: Information science, library management, and digital information systems.

  6. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Development
    Focus: Social sciences, humanities, community development, and policy studies.

  7. International Research Journal of Medical Sciences and Health Care
    Focus: Medicine, healthcare, medical sciences, and clinical research.

  8. International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Technology
    Focus: Engineering, technology, innovation, and applied sciences.

Article Processing Fee (APF) Details

We maintain a transparent fee structure for all of our journals. Please refer to the individual journal categories below to understand the fees applicable to each.

Journal Name Article Processing Fee (APF) Currency
Critique Open Research & Review $300 USD USD
International Journal of Management and Business Development $300 USD USD
The Pinnacle Research Journal of Scientific and Management Sciences $250 USD USD
International Research Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics $350 USD USD
International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences $250 USD USD
International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Development $250 USD USD
International Research Journal of Medical Sciences and Health Care $350 USD USD
International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Technology $300 USD USD

What Does the Article Processing Fee (APF) Cover?

The APF covers a range of services that ensure the manuscript is professionally managed and published. These include:

  • Editorial Management: Coordination between authors, editors, and reviewers.
  • Peer Review Process: Comprehensive double-blind peer review, ensuring the manuscript is evaluated by experts in the field.
  • Typesetting and Formatting: Professional formatting of the article to meet the journal’s specific style.
  • Language Editing: Grammar and language editing to improve readability and academic rigor.
  • Online Hosting: Immediate online availability of the article upon publication in the open-access journal.
  • Indexing and Archiving: Inclusion in global research databases and archiving services to ensure long-term access.
  • DOI (Digital Object Identifier): Assignment of a DOI to each article, ensuring stable citation and discoverability.
  • Promotion and Dissemination: Promotion of articles through various academic channels and platforms.

Payment Process

  • Submission: The Article Processing Fee is payable upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication.
  • Payment Methods: We accept payment via:
    • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
    • Bank Transfer
    • PayPal
  • Invoicing: Once your manuscript is accepted for publication, you will receive an invoice detailing the APF. This invoice must be paid before your article is published.

Waivers and Discounts

We understand that financial constraints can sometimes prevent researchers from submitting their work for publication. Therefore, we offer partial fee waivers or discounts in specific cases:

  • Fee Waivers: Available for authors from low-income or developing countries, or in situations where the author demonstrates financial hardship.
  • Discounts: Regular contributors, early-career researchers, and authors submitting multiple articles may be eligible for discounted processing fees.

To apply for a waiver or discount, authors should contact the journal’s editorial office at the time of submission, providing a brief explanation of their circumstances.

Refund Policy

Once the Article Processing Fee is paid, it is non-refundable. However, in the rare event that a manuscript is rejected after payment, authors may request a partial refund. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and will depend on the stage of the publication process when the rejection occurs.

Important Notes:

  1. Open Access: All articles published in The Pinnacle International Journals are open access, meaning they are freely available to all readers, ensuring maximum visibility and impact of your research.

  2. No Submission Fees: There are no fees to submit a manuscript for consideration. The APF is only applicable once the manuscript is accepted for publication after the peer review process.

  3. Price Changes: While we strive to keep our processing fees as reasonable as possible, the fees are subject to change. Any changes in the APF will be communicated to authors before payment is required.