Fee Structure

FEE STRUCTURE

Journal for Social Science Studies

1. No Submission Fee

The Journal for Social Science Studies does not charge authors any fee at the time of manuscript submission. All manuscripts are submitted and screened free of cost.

2. No Article Processing Charges (APC)

The journal follows a fully free-of-cost publication model. Authors are not required to pay any APC at any stage, including:

  • Editorial screening

  • Peer review

  • Revision evaluation

  • Copyediting and proofreading

  • Online publication

All accepted articles are published without financial burden on the authors.

3. No Publication Fee

Upon acceptance, authors are not charged any publication or printing fee. The journal ensures open access to scholarly work without imposing financial constraints.

4. Free Open Access

The journal provides open and free access to all published articles. Readers, researchers, practitioners, and institutions may download, share, and cite content without any subscription or payment.

5. Optional Print Copy Charges

While publication is fully free, authors may request a printed hard copy of the journal issue:

  • Print Copy (Optional): Charged only to cover printing and shipping costs, with no profit margin.

This service remains optional and does not affect the publication process.

6. Commitment to Academic Inclusivity

The journal adopts a free-of-cost policy to:

  • Encourage participation from early-career researchers

  • Support scholars from low-income regions

  • Promote equitable access to knowledge

  • Uphold ethical and transparent publishing standards

7. Funding and Sustainability

The journal’s operations are supported through institutional backing, voluntary editorial contributions, and academic partnerships. This ensures a sustainable zero-fee model without compromising quality.