The The Pinnacle Research Journal of Scientific and Management Sciences (TPRJSMS) operates as an open-access journal committed to the dissemination of high-quality research in scientific and management disciplines. To support the costs associated with editorial processing, peer review, online hosting, and long-term digital preservation, an Article Processing Fee (APF) is charged for accepted manuscripts.
1. Fee Structure
Standard Article Processing Fee:
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USD 450 per accepted manuscript
The APF is applicable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication. There are no submission fees.
2. What the Fee Covers
The Article Processing Fee supports:
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Editorial management and coordination
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Double-blind peer review process
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Plagiarism screening and quality checks
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Copyediting, formatting, and online publication
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Journal website maintenance and article archiving
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Open-access availability without subscription barriers
3. Discounts and Waivers
TPRJSMS may consider partial or full fee waivers in special cases, including:
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Authors from low- and middle-income countries
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Students and early-career researchers
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Manuscripts of exceptional academic or social importance
Requests for waivers or discounts must be submitted during the manuscript submission process with proper justification.
4. Payment Process
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Payment instructions will be provided upon manuscript acceptance.
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Accepted payment methods may include:
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Bank transfer
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Online payment platforms
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Authors must ensure that the full fee is paid before the article is scheduled for publication.
5. Refund Policy
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Article Processing Fees are non-refundable once a manuscript has been accepted.
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No fees are charged for manuscripts that are rejected during peer review.
6. Editorial Independence
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Payment of the APF does not influence editorial decisions.
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All manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance.
7. Transparency
TPRJSMS is committed to transparency in its fee structure. Authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office for any questions regarding fees or payment procedures.
8. Policy Updates
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TPRJSMS reserves the right to revise the Article Processing Fees policy when necessary.
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Any changes will be clearly announced on the journal website.
9. Author Agreement
By submitting a manuscript to The Pinnacle Research Journal of Scientific and Management Sciences (TPRJSMS), authors acknowledge and agree to comply with this Article Processing Fees policy upon acceptance.