Article Processing Charge (APC)
International Journal of Law And Criminology (IJLC)
The International Journal of Law And Criminology (IJLC) follows an Open Access publishing model that provides unrestricted access to published research articles for readers worldwide. To maintain a high-quality publishing process, including peer review, editorial management, article processing, online publication, and digital preservation, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC).
Article Processing Charge
The APC for accepted manuscripts is:
Article Processing Charge: USD 250
The APC is applicable only after the manuscript has successfully completed the peer-review process and has been formally accepted for publication.
What Does the APC Cover?
The Article Processing Charge supports the following publishing services:
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Professional editorial management and peer-review coordination
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Manuscript processing and publication workflow
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Copyediting, formatting, and proofreading support
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Online publication and article accessibility
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DOI registration and article metadata management (where applicable)
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Digital archiving and long-term preservation of published research
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Maintenance and development of the journal publishing platform
Payment Policy
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Authors are required to complete APC payment only after receiving the official acceptance notification.
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The APC payment has no influence on the editorial decision or peer-review process.
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All manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, academic quality, relevance, and contribution to the field.
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APC is non-refundable once the publication process has been initiated.
Waiver and Discount Policy
The International Journal of Law And Criminology (IJLC) may offer APC waivers or discounts in special cases, including:
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Researchers from developing countries
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Independent researchers without institutional financial support
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Academic collaborations and special publishing initiatives
Authors may contact the editorial office for APC waiver or discount consideration.
Transparency Statement
The International Journal of Law And Criminology (IJLC) follows a transparent publishing policy and ensures that all accepted research articles are published through a fair, ethical, and quality-driven editorial process.