Simple, transparent pricing
One-time Article Processing Charges. No subscriptions. Open access for every reader, forever.
Author
Standard APC for most journals — peer review, DOI, indexing included.
- Peer review
- DOI registration
- Indexed across 50+ databases
- Open access publishing
- Author dashboard
Premium
For our flagship Commerce & Management journal with extended editorial.
- Priority peer review
- Extended editorial support
- Featured placement
- Promotional toolkit
- Citation analytics
Institution
Bulk publishing, dedicated editor, and AI tool licenses for universities.
- Volume discounts
- Dedicated editorial liaison
- AI tools for all faculty
- Quarterly impact reports
- Custom indexing
Common questions
What is an APC?
Article Processing Charge — a one-time fee that covers peer review, copy-editing, DOI assignment, indexing, and indefinite open-access hosting.
Are waivers available?
Yes. Authors from low-income countries and PhD students may apply for full or partial waivers.
Do you offer institutional billing?
Yes. Universities and research labs can set up consolidated quarterly invoicing.
How long does review take?
Median time to first decision is 4 weeks; premium tier averages 2 weeks.
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