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.
DOAJ Compliance: All fee information is publicly disclosed in accordance with DOAJ transparency requirements. Keith Publications does not charge hidden fees at any stage of the publication process.