Article Processing Charges (APC)

Article Processing Charges (APC) Policy

To sustain the operational costs of the journal—including scientific peer review management, editorial oversight, typesetting, online publication, and long-term digital archiving—«The Journal of Urban Ecology Researches» implements an Article Processing Charge (APC) policy.

Fee Breakdown:

  • Submission & Peer Review Fee: 3,000,000 IRR (This fee is due upon initial editorial screening and prior to the commencement of the formal peer-review process.)
  • Publication & Production Fee: 3,000,000 IRR (This fee is payable only upon the final acceptance of the manuscript and covers the costs of final formatting and publication.)

Total Article Processing Charge (APC): 6,000,000 IRR

Important Disclosures:

  • No Submission Fee: Submitting a manuscript to the journal is entirely free of charge.
  • Editorial Independence: The payment of fees has no influence on the scientific decision-making process or the outcome of the peer review. All editorial decisions are made solely based on the scientific merit, originality, and quality of the research, in strict adherence to ethical publishing standards.
  • Waivers and Discounts: Please note that, at present, no fee waivers or discounts are available.