Article-processing charges
Open Access and Article Processing Charges (APCs)
All articles published in AUCTORES journals are fully open access and freely available online immediately upon publication. Open access is made possible through an Article Processing Charge (APC), which covers the full range of publishing services provided. These services include:
• Online tools for editors and authors
• Professional article production and hosting
• Coordination with abstracting and indexing services
• Author and customer support The APC is payable once your manuscript is editorially accepted and before publication. Payment can be made by the author, their funder, institution, or employer. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is responsible for payment?
The corresponding author is responsible for making or arranging payment, for example, via their institution, once the manuscript is editorially accepted.
When is the APC amount fixed?
The APC is determined on the date the article is accepted for publication.
How and when do I pay?
You will be notified once your manuscript is accepted that payment is due. Payment should be arranged promptly unless a waiver has been granted, or your institution/employer is covering the APC through our Membership Program. Accepted articles cannot be published until payment is received.
Payment methods include:
• Credit Card: Secure online payment form, with receipt emailed upon processing.
• Invoice: Payment is due within 30 days of editorial acceptance. A £50 administrative surcharge applies for payments other than by credit card. Taxes:
• European Union residents: Value-Added Tax (VAT) must be added at the applicable rate unless your institution uses the EU reverse charge method (VAT number required).
• Japan: Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT) applies. Waivers and Memberships
APC waivers:
Authors in financial need or from low-income countries (as classified by the World Bank) may request APC waivers. Requests are considered case-by-case.
Institutional Membership:
Over 500 institutions worldwide financially support open access through our Membership Program, covering some or all APCs for their researchers. Authors from member institutions may indicate this during submission.
Funding sources:
Many research grants and funding agencies allow APCs to be covered. Increasingly, funders encourage open access publication. AUCTORES provides support to help authors navigate funding options.
Waivers for critiques:
Authors submitting a substantial critique of an article previously published in the same fully open access journal may request an APC waiver. Requests should be made to the journal editorial team at submission and are granted at the editor’s discretion.
APC Refund Policy
APCs may be refunded if an error by AUCTORES prevents an article from being published under the selected open access terms (e.g., wrong license or access status), provided the error is not corrected within 30 days. Note: APCs are not refundable if the article is retracted due to author error or misconduct. For any issues related to open access status or licensing, contact the AUCTORES Support Team at: info@auctoresonline.org