Article Processing Charge (APC)
This journal operates under a full open-access model supported through Article Processing Charges (APCs). This fee ensures that all accepted manuscripts are published, archived, and made freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.
- APC Amount
- The APC for accepted articles is 200 USD (or its equivalent in local currency at the time of payment)
- There are no submission fees and no charges during review.
- When Payment Is Required
- The APC is charged only after the manuscript has been formally accepted following peer review.
- No payment is requested during initial submission or during revisions.
- Acceptance is not influenced by ability to pay; editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit.
- Modes of Payment
Payment details are sent directly to the corresponding author upon acceptance. Authors may settle the APC through:
- International bank transfer
- Online payment systems (when available)
- Local remittance options (for authors within partner regions)
- Official receipts and confirmation documents are issued once payment is completed.
- APC Waivers and Reductions
IJECE may grant partial waivers in justified cases, such as:
- Authors from low-income or resource-limited institutions
- Graduate students without funding support
- Special issues supported by partner organizations
- Requests for waivers must be submitted at the time of acceptance and will not affect editorial decisions.
- Transparency and Ethical Standards
- The APC supports editorial operations, platform maintenance, indexing activities, and long-term digital preservation.
- IJECE adheres to COPE and DOAJ standards, ensuring that APCs never influence acceptance decisions.
- All APC-related communication is handled confidentially between the editorial office and the corresponding author.
- No Hidden Charges
IJECE guarantees that authors will not be charged for:
- Submission
- Peer review
- Layout or formatting
- Color figures
- Online access
- The APC is the only fee associated with publication.

