Article Processing Charge (APC)

The Contusm Publications charges an Article Processing Fee (APC) for each article that is accepted for publication. This fee supports the open access model, ensures a rigorous peer-review process, and enables global dissemination of the published research.

Fee Details

  • The Article Processing Charge (APC) ranges from 350 USD to 999 USD, depending on the journal and article type. Please refer to the specific journal’s guidelines for detailed APC information.

This fee covers the full publication process including peer review, editorial support, copyediting, typesetting, formatting, and DOI assignment. The APC is applicable only upon acceptance of the manuscript.

How to Pay

You may pay the processing fee using one of the accepted methods listed below. After payment, please email your payment confirmation receipt to:
billing@contusmpublications.com

Accepted Payment Methods:

  • Bank Transfer (details will be shared upon acceptance)
  • PayPal
  • Credit/Debit Cards
Waiver & Discount Policy

Authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints may request a waiver or discount. All waiver requests must be submitted to the editorial office before manuscript submission.
For waiver inquiries, please contact: editorialoffice@contusmpublications.com

Additional Information

Refund Policy: The APC is non-refundable once the article is accepted and the publishing process has begun. In case of duplicate payments or technical errors, please notify us within 7 business days.

Invoice Request: Authors who require an official invoice for processing the APC may contact our billing team via email.

*Taxes may apply depending on the author's country and local financial regulations.

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