Article Processing Charges (APC)

As an open access journal, JASTT applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for each accepted article to cover the essential costs of high-quality publication. These fees support the infrastructure required to publish, distribute, and preserve scholarly content at a professional standard.

The current APC for local authors is IQD 400,000 per article. For international authors, JASTT currently offers free publication without APCs.

 

Why are APCs charged?

JASTT is committed to maintaining editorial and production excellence. APCs contribute to:

  • Editorial Screening: Initial checks for formatting, plagiarism (Turnitin), and ethical compliance.
  • Peer Review Management: Handling double-blind peer review through editorial and reviewer coordination.
  • Production & Copyediting: Converting manuscripts into professionally typeset articles with formatting, layout, and DOI assignment.
  • Proofreading Support: Communicating with authors during the final proofing and formatting process.
  • Language Minor Editing: Refining grammar, academic tone, and overall clarity of the article.
  • Platform Maintenance: Technical support and website operations for manuscript submission, review, and publication.
  • Long-term Preservation: Indexing, metadata archiving, and DOI registration (via CrossRef) for perpetual access and citation.

 

Waiver Policy

JASTT recognizes that some authors may face financial limitations and strive to support global participation in academic publishing. As part of our commitment to equity and knowledge dissemination, the following waiver policy applies:

  • Authors from Low-Income Countries: May receive up to 100% APC waiver.
  • Authors from Lower-Middle Income Countries: May receive up to 50% APC waiver.

To request a waiver, authors should:

  • Send an email request to the editorial office before or at the time of submission.
  • Include the manuscript ID (if available), author affiliation, and justification for the waiver.

Country classifications follow the World Bank’s Income Level Guidelines. Click here to view classification.

 

Payment Methods

For Local Authors:

  • Direct payment to …..
  • Online payment options will be provided upon acceptance.

For International Authors:

  • No APC is charged at this time.