Article Processing Charge (APC)

IJASERD provides a clear, transparent fee structure that prospective authors can access before preparing or submitting their manuscripts. The journal does not charge any processing fee at the initial stage. Authors are not required to pay any fees during submission, preliminary evaluation, or the peer-review process.

IJASERD applies only one primary fee, the Article Processing Charge (APC), which is 500,000 IDR (30 USD). The APC is paid only after the manuscript has been formally accepted for publication (final acceptance). This fee covers the full cost of publication, including peer-review management, editorial processing, manuscript editing, online hosting, typesetting, metadata management, and long-term digital preservation to ensure sustainable open access. No APC is requested before acceptance, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the editorial process.

In addition, IJASERD offers a fast-track review service for authors who require accelerated handling of their manuscripts. This service costs 1,000,000 IDR (60 USD) and expedites administrative processing and scheduling. However, the fast-track option does not affect the independence, objectivity, or rigor of peer review or editorial decision-making. All manuscripts regular or fast-track undergo the same double-blind peer-review procedure.

All collected fees are used to support editorial activities, maintain the publication system, operate the open-access platform, and sustain technological infrastructure. Payment instructions and bank account details will be provided only after the manuscript receives the final acceptance decision. Authors must submit proof of APC payment via email to ijaserd@uho.ac.id and via WhatsApp, according to the provided guidelines.

IJASERD offers fee waivers or reductions for eligible authors, including those from low-income countries, those with limited institutional funding, and those whose manuscripts are considered to have significant scientific value. This policy ensures inclusive access to publication and supports the dissemination of knowledge without financial barriers.

It is important to emphasize that neither the APC nor the fast-track fee influences editorial decisions. Manuscripts are evaluated exclusively based on scientific quality, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.