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Publication Fees

Publication Fees

At a Glance

Submission Fee

Whether a fee is charged when submitting, regardless of outcome.

Article Processing Charge

Whether a charge applies to accepted articles.

Waivers

Whether eligible authors may request a reduction or exemption.

Payment Timing

When an applicable charge becomes payable in the process.

Current Fee Status

Publication fees are being finalized.

Fees are set at the journal level. No PenScholar journal currently has a published submission fee or Article Processing Charge. Once a journal’s fee model is finalized, it will be stated clearly on that journal’s page — whether that means no charge, a specific Article Processing Charge, or another arrangement.

Submission Fee vs. Article Processing Charge

A submission fee, where one exists, is charged when a manuscript is submitted, regardless of the eventual editorial decision. An Article Processing Charge (APC), where one exists, applies only to manuscripts that are accepted for publication.

Payment Timing

Depending on the model a journal adopts, a charge may become payable at submission, after acceptance, before publication, or after publication — or no fee may apply at all. The applicable timing is confirmed on each journal’s page.

Fees Do Not Determine Editorial Decisions

Manuscripts are evaluated through the journal’s editorial and peer review process. Payment is never a substitute for peer review, and acceptance is based on scholarly and editorial criteria — not on an author’s ability or willingness to pay.

What a Publication Charge Covers

Where an Article Processing Charge applies, it may cover costs such as editorial production, copyediting, typesetting, online publication, metadata preparation, DOI registration, and digital hosting and preservation.

What an APC Does Not Mean

An Article Processing Charge does not guarantee acceptance, does not replace peer review, does not determine editorial quality, and does not guarantee indexing in any external service.

Publication Fees by Journal

No PenScholar journal has a finalized fee yet. Each column below will populate as journals confirm their policy.

Journal Submission Fee APC Waiver License
PenScholar Journal of Education To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed
PenScholar Journal of Applied Linguistics To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed
PenScholar Journal of Sociology To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed
PenScholar Journal of Political Science To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed
PenScholar Journal of Literary & Cultural Studies To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed
PenScholar Journal of Psychology To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed

Before You Submit

  1. Journal Fit

    Read the journal’s aims and scope.

  2. Publication Charges

    Check the current fee information on that journal’s page.

  3. Waiver Eligibility

    Review any waiver policy once one is published.

  4. Licensing

    Understand copyright and reuse before submitting.

  5. Submission Requirements

    Read the author guidelines in full.

Please review the fee policy for your selected journal before submission. Fees and policies may vary by journal and may be updated from time to time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PenScholar charge an Article Processing Charge?

PenScholar Journals’ fee model is being finalized. Whether an APC applies is confirmed on each journal’s page.

Is there a manuscript submission fee?

Submission fee information, if applicable, is confirmed on each journal’s page once finalized.

When is the APC payable?

Where an APC applies, it is typically charged only after a manuscript is accepted, not at submission. The exact timing is confirmed per journal.

Do all PenScholar journals have the same fees?

No assumption is made that fees are identical across journals. Each journal’s fee information is confirmed on its own page.

Are fee waivers available?

PenScholar does not currently have a published waiver program. This page will be updated if one is introduced.

Can I request a waiver before submission?

Since no waiver program currently exists, there is nothing to apply for yet.

Does paying an APC guarantee acceptance?

No. Acceptance is based on the journal’s editorial and peer review process, not on payment.

What happens if my manuscript is rejected?

Any fee obligations depend on the fee model in place at the time, confirmed on the relevant journal’s page.

What happens if I withdraw my manuscript?

Withdrawal terms, where fees apply, are confirmed on the relevant journal’s page.

Are taxes included in the displayed fee?

This will be clarified once a journal’s fee is finalized and published.

Are there additional publication charges?

None are currently published. Any additional charges would be disclosed on the relevant journal’s page.

Can my institution or funder cover the APC?

This depends on your funder’s or institution’s own policy and on the fee finalized for the journal you publish with.

Where can I find the fee for a specific journal?

On that journal’s own page, or via the journal selector on this page.