Article Processing Charges
Article Processing Charges (APC)
World Journal of Corporate Governance and Finance (WJCGF) supports open access publishing and aims to make all published research freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers.
An Article Processing Charge (APC) may be applicable after acceptance of a manuscript. Where applicable, the APC supports the journal's editorial standards, peer-review processes, publication services, online hosting, and long-term availability of published research.
APC Charges
| Article Type | APC |
|---|---|
| Research Article | XXXX |
| Review Article | XXXX |
| Short Communication | XXXX |
| Case Study | XXXX |
| Other Article Types | XXXX |
APC Information
- Where applicable, the APC will be charged only after manuscript acceptance.
- The APC supports editorial management, peer-review handling, formatting, online hosting, and indexing-related services.
- Authors will be informed of any applicable APC upon acceptance for publication.
What the APC Covers
- Manuscript editorial processing.
- Double-blind peer-review management.
- Assignment and maintenance of a unique document identifier, where applicable.
- Online publication and hosting.
- Digital archiving and indexing support.
- Website maintenance and technical support to ensure the journal remains accessible and functional.
Payment Policy
- Payment instructions will be provided to authors after manuscript acceptance, where an APC applies.
- Publication processing will continue only after the applicable payment has been successfully confirmed.
- No APC will be charged during the manuscript submission or peer-review stages.
Waivers and Discounts
In special circumstances, partial or full APC waivers or discounts may be considered for eligible authors, including:
- Authors from low-income countries.
- Students and early-career researchers, upon request.
- High-quality invited submissions.
Waiver or discount requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and should be communicated to the editorial office where applicable.
Important Note
The APC policy is intended to support the sustainability, transparency, quality, and accessibility of open-access publishing. Payment of an APC, where applicable, does not guarantee acceptance or publication of a manuscript. All submissions are subject to the journal's established editorial assessment and rigorous peer-review process.
Authors with questions regarding APCs, waivers, or payment procedures are encouraged to contact the editorial office.
