Publication Charges Policy

International Journal of Business Governance and Management (IJBGM)

Article Processing Charges
The International Journal of Business Governance and Management (IJBGM) applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) to manuscripts accepted for publication.
The publication charge helps support the journal's editorial and publishing activities, including manuscript processing, online publication, website maintenance and long-term accessibility of published research.

The applicable publication charges are:

  • International Authors: USD 250 per accepted article.
  • Indian Authors: INR 10,000 per accepted article.

The applicable amount is determined by the author's payment location and currency. Authors should confirm the applicable payment amount with the editorial office if clarification is required.

When Is the Payment Required?
The APC is payable only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication following the journal's editorial assessment and peer-review process.

Authors are not required to pay an APC at the time of initial submission or during peer review.
The journal will communicate the payment instructions to the corresponding author after acceptance.

What Does the Publication Charge Cover?
The APC supports the journal's publishing activities, which may include:

  • Editorial and manuscript processing.
  • Typesetting and preparation of accepted articles.
  • Online publication and hosting.
  • DOI registration, where applicable.
  • Website maintenance and publishing infrastructure.
  • Digital preservation arrangements, where applicable.

The charge supports the publication process and does not guarantee manuscript acceptance.

Payment Procedure
Once a manuscript is accepted, the corresponding author will receive the applicable payment instructions from the editorial office.

Authors should:

  1. Follow the official payment instructions provided by the journal.
  2. Pay the applicable publication charge.
  3. Retain the payment confirmation or transaction receipt.
  4. Submit proof of payment through the communication channel specified by the editorial office.

An official receipt or payment confirmation will be provided in accordance with the journal's payment procedures.

Editorial Independence
Payment of publication charges has no influence on the peer-review process or editorial decision.

Every manuscript is evaluated on its academic quality, originality, relevance and compliance with the journal's editorial policies.

Acceptance decisions are made independently of payment arrangements.

Waivers and Discounts
Any waiver or discount, if offered, will be communicated by the journal's authorised editorial office.
Authors should not assume that a waiver or discount will be granted unless it has been formally confirmed.

Refund Policy
Publication charges are associated with the editorial and publishing services provided by the journal.

Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the journal's applicable payment and refund procedures.

Authors should contact the editorial office with their payment details and the reason for the request.

Transparency of Publication Charges
IJBGM aims to maintain transparency in its publication fee structure. The applicable APC is communicated to authors before payment, and no additional charge should be imposed without prior communication.

Authors are encouraged to review this policy before submitting their manuscripts.

Contact Information
For questions regarding publication charges, payment instructions or receipts, authors may contact the journal through its official communication channels.
Journal: International Journal of Business Governance and Management (IJBGM)
Publisher: Shivi Scientific Press
Website: https://ijbgm.com/