Article Processing Charge (APC)
Keith Publications operates under an open-access model. To cover editorial and production costs, a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable upon acceptance of a manuscript.
| Category | Fee (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard APC | USD 100 | Applicable to all accepted articles |
| Submission Fee | USD 0 | No charge to submit a manuscript |
| Waiver (Low-income countries) | Available | Full or partial waiver on request |
| Page / Colour Charges | USD 0 | No additional charges |
Waivers & Discounts
No author should be unable to publish for financial reasons. Apply at submission via the cover letter — waivers are assessed independently of editorial decisions and are not contingent on peer-review outcome.
| Category | Who Qualifies | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Low-income countries | Corresponding authors based in countries on the World Bank low-income list | 70% waiver |
| Middle-income countries | Corresponding authors based in countries on the World Bank lower- & middle-income list | 60% discount |
| Early-career researchers | PhD students and postdocs within five years of award | 50% discount |
| Editorial board members | Serving editors and active reviewers (≥3 reviews/year) | 25% discount |
| Bulk submission & publication | Every third paper submitted by the same corresponding author within a calendar year | 25% discount |
| Institutional partners | Partner institutions through our APC offset programme | Variable — contact us |
To apply, include your waiver request in the cover letter at submission or email [email protected].
Payment Methods
Invoices are issued upon acceptance. Payment is accepted via bank transfer and major credit cards. Details are provided in the acceptance email.
Pay Your Publication Fee
If you have received an acceptance notification and need to pay your Article Processing Charge (APC), use our secure online fee processing.
Payments processed via Paystack or Flutterwave. You will receive a confirmation email on completion.