Article Processing Charges

To support the costs of peer review, editorial work, manuscript processing, typesetting, online hosting, and long-term archiving, this journal charges Article Processing Charges (APC) for all accepted articles. This fee ensures that the journal remains open access, allowing unrestricted access to published research for readers worldwide.

APC Structure

The standard Article Processing Charge (APC) for all accepted research articles is $50 (USD). This fee covers peer review, professional editing and typesetting, immediate open access publication under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0), indexing in major databases, and long-term digital preservation and archiving.

For authors from low-income and lower-middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank), a discounted APC of $25 (USD) (and N29,750 Naira for Nigerian authors) is available. This represents a 50% discount on the standard fee to ensure equitable access to publication opportunities for researchers from economically disadvantaged regions.

Methods of Payment

Payment of the APC is required only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication. An invoice will be provided upon acceptance for your records. We accept multiple methods of payment including online payment, bank deposit and transfer. Authors can make payments using the secure online payment form provided below, at the end of this page. A currency converter is also available to convert the APC amount from USD to your local currency.

What the APC Covers

The APC covers a comprehensive range of services to ensure high-quality publication and broad dissemination of your work. These include:

  1. Editorial and Peer Review Services: Each submission undergoes a rigorous peer review process by experts in the field, ensuring the highest academic standards. Editorial support is also provided to guide authors through the publication process.
  2. Online Hosting, Maintenance, and Archiving: Published articles are hosted on the journal’s platform, maintained for long-term accessibility, and archived to ensure permanent availability.
  3. Digital Object Identifier (DOI): A unique DOI is assigned to each article through CrossRef, making it easily citable and traceable in the academic community.
  4. Letter of Acceptance and Certificate of Publication: Authors receive a letter of acceptance along with the peer review report and a certificate of publication once the article is published.
  5. Indexing in Academic Databases: Articles are indexed in major academic databases to enhance their visibility and discoverability.
  6. Marketing and Promotion: The journal actively promotes published articles through various channels to increase their reach and impact within the research community.

Why Open Access?

By charging APCs, the journal ensures that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide, promoting the dissemination of knowledge and supporting the global research community. Open access also increases the visibility and impact of authors' work, making it a valuable investment for researchers.

Make Payment

For local payments, use the currency converter below to convert the APC amount from USD to your local currency.

You can simply make payment online using the secure payment form below or via Paystack direct payment page  (Paystack is a secured and robust international payment gateway for processing both local and international payments).

Refund Policy

Please note that refunds are not provided once the manuscript has been accepted and published. Authors are encouraged to ensure their submissions meet the journal’s guidelines and standards before proceeding with the submission process.

Contact Us

For questions about APCs, payment methods, or other inquiries, please contact us at:

  • Email: editorial@taapublications.com