Article Processing Charges (APC)
The Pinnacle International Journals
All journals published under The Pinnacle International Journals operate on a full open access model, ensuring unrestricted access to scholarly research for readers worldwide. To support the costs associated with high-quality publishing services, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied only after manuscript acceptance.
1. APC Amount
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The Article Processing Charge (APC) is $200 USD per accepted manuscript.
2. What the APC Covers
The APC helps cover the following services:
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Manuscript handling and editorial management
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Double-blind peer review process
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Copyediting and formatting
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Digital object identifier (DOI) assignment
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Long-term online hosting and archiving
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Website maintenance and indexing in scholarly databases
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Open access distribution under Creative Commons licensing
3. No Hidden Fees
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No submission fees
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No review or evaluation charges
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No color figure charges
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APC is charged only once the article is formally accepted for publication
4. Payment Instructions
Upon acceptance, the corresponding author will receive an official APC invoice with payment details. Accepted payment methods include:
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Bank transfer
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PayPal
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Credit/Debit card (on request)
All APC payments must be completed before the article is processed for publication.
5. Waivers and Discounts
The Pinnacle International Journals may consider partial or full APC waivers for:
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Authors from low-income countries
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Students or early-career researchers
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Special issue contributors (upon prior agreement)
Waiver requests must be made during submission and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
6. Refund Policy
Since APCs cover processing and editorial services, no refunds will be issued once an article has been accepted and the payment has been processed.