Article Processing Charge (APC) & Fees Policy

Our journal follows an open-access publishing model. To ensure the sustainability of editorial operations and publishing infrastructure, publication-related fees are applied in accordance with relevant national regulations and journal procedures. All editorial decisions are based solely on scientific merit, originality, ethical compliance, and peer-review outcomes. Fees do not influence editorial decisions.

Effective Date and Scope : This policy is effective as of 15 February 2026 and applies to all manuscripts submitted/uploaded on or after 15 February 2026.

Fee Structure (Based on Author Affiliation)

A) Authors affiliated in Türkiye

In line with national rules and procedures, the following fees apply:

Submission Fee (paid at submission) : USD 25
Editorial Processing Charge (EPC) (paid during/after initial editorial processing, as applicable) : USD 25
Article Processing Charge (APC) (paid only if accepted): USD 200 + applicable taxes

Notes

*The APC is a standard fee and is independent of article type (e.g., research article, review) and length, unless otherwise announced by the journal.
*The Submission Fee and EPC support editorial screening and handling.

B) Authors affiliated outside Türkiye

For submissions where the corresponding author is affiliated outside Türkiye:

No Submission Fee is collected.
No EPC is collected.
APC (paid only if accepted): USD 250 + applicable taxes

Notes

*The APC is a standard fee and is independent of article type and length, unless otherwise announced by the journal.

When Fees Are Charged

Submission Fee (Türkiye only): charged at the time of submission.
EPC (Türkiye only): charged during/after initial editorial processing as part of the editorial handling workflow.
APC (all authors): charged only after acceptance.
Manuscripts proceed to the production/publication stage after the required post-acceptance payment (APC) is completed.

Responsibility for Payment

Fees may be paid by the author(s), the authors’ institution, or a research funder. The responsible party is confirmed during correspondence at the relevant stage (submission, editorial processing, and/or post-acceptance).

Taxes and Invoicing

Applicable taxes (e.g., VAT or other legally required taxes) will be added where required.

Invoicing and payment details are provided at the relevant stage and/or with the acceptance notification (for APC).
Where applicable, the USD amount may be converted to local currency based on the invoicing date and relevant financial procedures.

Payment Procedure

Authors receive payment instructions and an invoice at the relevant stage.
Accepted payment methods and deadlines are communicated in the invoice.
If a required payment is not completed within the specified timeframe, the editorial handling and/or publication process may be put on hold.

Waivers and Discounts

The journal may grant limited waivers or discounts in exceptional cases (e.g., invited papers, supported special issues, or time-limited discount schemes), subject to editorial and financial sustainability. If available, eligibility criteria are announced separately.

No Refund Policy

All payments are final and non-refundable under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, author-initiated withdrawal, post-payment changes in publication plans, delays, or any other reasons.

Policy Updates

Fee amounts and terms may be updated through official journal announcements. Updates apply only to submissions made on or after the announced effective date.

Submission Fees : 25.00 USD
Editorial Processing Charges (EPCs) : 25.00 USD
Article Processing Charges (APCs) : 200.00 USD
IBAN: TR350001609829405555251642

For payment account details, please contact the journal management directly. Do not make any payment without confirming the payment instructions with the journal management. Please note that all payments are final and non-refundable under any circumstances. Payment does not influence editorial decisions in any way. If and when a payment is required, you will be officially notified by email. Please follow only the procedures and payment instructions stated in that email.