Article processing Charges
Article Processing Charges (APC)
The Journal of Advanced Knowledge Systems (JOAKS) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal committed to providing immediate, free, and unrestricted access to research articles. To sustain the publication process and maintain high editorial standards, we charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted papers.
APC Details
| Article Type | Charges (INR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Research Article | ₹800 | |
| Review Article | ₹800 | |
| Short Communication / Notes | ₹500 |
Note: The APC is only payable after the article is accepted for publication following the peer review process.
What the APC Covers
The APC contributes to:
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Manuscript submission and peer review system maintenance
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Typesetting and formatting of the article
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Online hosting and long-term digital preservation
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Editorial and administrative support
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Open-access distribution and promotion
Waiver and Discount Policy
The journal may provide partial or full waivers on a case-by-case basis, particularly for:
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Authors from low-income countries
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Students or early-career researchers without funding
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Special issues or invited papers
Payment Method
Upon acceptance, authors will receive an invoice with payment instructions. Payments can be made via:
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Bank Transfer
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UPI / Online Payment Gateways
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PayPal (for international authors)
Refund Policy
Once the APC is paid, it is non-refundable, except in cases of technical errors or duplicate payments.