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

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

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.