Article Processing Charge (APC) Structure

APC Rationale: The Article Processing Charge (APC) is a fundamental enabler of our open-access model. It covers the full cost of the publishing lifecycle, including comprehensive editorial management, rigorous peer review coordination, professional production (typesetting, XML markup), long-term online hosting, and digital archiving to ensure perpetual access. APCs are invoiced only upon formal acceptance of the manuscript.

Transparent Fee Table: APCs are tiered based on the final word count of the accepted manuscript to ensure fairness.

Invoicing & Payment: The APC invoice is issued to the corresponding author or their institution following acceptance. Our finance team will provide detailed payment instructions, a list of accepted payment methods, and clear timelines for settlement.

Waiver & Discount Policy

• Eligibility for Support: Confmeets Publishing is committed to equitable access. Full or partial APC waivers are available for corresponding authors from low-income countries (as defined by the World Bank), unfunded graduate students, and early-career researchers. Waivers may also be granted for formally invited contributions or special issue articles, at the discretion of the Editors-in-Chief.
• Application Procedure: Requests for waivers must be made during the initial submission process and should be accompanied by supporting documentation (e.g., a letter from a department head or proof of status). Waiver decisions are made confidentially and are typically communicated prior to the final acceptance decision.
• Institutional Agreements & Discounts: Authors affiliated with institutions that have a publishing agreement or membership with Confmeets Publishing may be eligible for discounted or fully covered APCs. Authors should consult their library or the Confmeets editorial office for details.