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.

Current APC Structure:

  • Local Authors (Iraqi): 300,000 IQD per article

  • International Authors: 100 USD per article

  • Publication Fees will be 300 USD per accepted article from September 01, 2025


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 coordination

  • Production & Copyediting: Professional typesetting, formatting, and DOI assignment

  • Quality Assurance: Proofreading and language refinement for academic clarity

  • Platform Maintenance: Submission system and website operations

  • Long-term Preservation: Indexing, archiving, and CrossRef DOI registration


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:
Payments can be made via First Iraqi Bank (FIB) to account #07504583908. Please include your manuscript ID in the transaction.

For International Authors:
Payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance. We accept major credit cards and bank transfers.

Financial assistance may be available for authors with demonstrated need. Contact the editorial office for waiver inquiries.