Author Charges

Transparent information about publication fees and payment options

Publication Fees

The International Journal of Business Society (IJO-BS) charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of peer review, editorial work, publication services, and maintaining our open access platform. Our transparent fee structure supports sustainable scholarly publishing.

Payment Information

Payment Methods

Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
Bank Transfer (Wire Transfer)
PayPal and International Payment Services
Institutional Purchase Orders

Payment Terms

Payment only required upon acceptance
No fees for rejected manuscripts
Official invoice provided for reimbursement
30-day payment terms from invoice date

Fee Waiver Application

Eligibility Criteria

  • • Authors from World Bank classified low-income countries
  • • Researchers from institutions in developing nations
  • • Graduate students and early-career researchers
  • • Authors demonstrating genuine financial hardship
  • • Non-profit research organizations

Application Process

  • • Submit waiver request with manuscript submission
  • • Provide supporting documentation if requested
  • • Include brief justification for waiver request
  • • Decision communicated within 2-3 business days
  • • Automatic approval for pre-qualified institutions

Important Notes

Quality Assurance: All fees go directly toward maintaining editorial excellence, peer review quality, and publication standards.

No Hidden Charges: The APC covers all publication services. There are no additional fees for color figures, supplementary materials, or extended articles.

Transparent Process: Fee decisions are never influenced by an author's ability to pay. All submissions receive equal editorial consideration.

Contact for Fee Inquiries

For questions about fees, payment methods, or waiver applications, please contact our editorial office:

Email: billing@ijo-bs.com

Subject Line: "Fee Inquiry - [Manuscript ID if available]"

Response Time: Within 24-48 hours