Charges Policy

Research Journal of Social Sciences and Policy Review

Article Processing Charges (APC)

RJSSPR does not charge a submission fee. A one-time APC applies after acceptance to maintain editorial quality and journal sustainability.

APC Covers:

  • Coordination of double-blind peer review

  • Professional formatting and typesetting

  • DOI registration and long-term archiving

  • Website and platform maintenance

  • Global indexing and visibility

  • Editorial and technical support

APC Structure

Author Affiliation APC (USD)
Top 100 Universities No APC
Top 500 Universities $150
High-Income Countries $200
Middle-Income Countries $150
Low-Income Countries $150

Authors in Pakistan: PKR 30,000 (upon acceptance)

Waiver Policy: Waivers may be requested by Premium Members. Contact: ✉️ jawad@academia.edu.pk

Withdrawal Notice: Manuscripts should be submitted with genuine intent to publish.