Article Processing Charges (APC)

Article Processing Charges (APC)

For International Authors:

The publication will be free of article processing fees.

For Local Authors:

Direct payment to the accountant of the Journal at the University of Zakho, or by using the Online Payment system.

What are Article Processing Charges in the Science Journal of University of Zakho (SJUOZ)?

Like other Open Access publishers, SJUOZ charges an Article Processing Charge once an article is accepted for publication. These charges cover the costs of turning a manuscript into a finished, professionally prepared article. SJUOZ is committed to transparency, and all fees are clearly displayed on the journal’s homepage.

When a manuscript is submitted, it passes through several stages and departments at SJUOZ:

  1. Editorial Screening Team: Performs initial technical and ethical checks.
  2. Editorial Team: Helps Academic Editors manage the peer review process.
  3. Production Team: Converts the manuscript into a professionally typeset article and structured XML.
  4. Proofing Team: Coordinates the proofing process via the SJUOZ Online Proofing System.
  5. Editorial Quality Assurance Team: Ensures the manuscript and review process follow the journal's policies.
  6. Marketing & Communications Team: Promotes the article to ensure it receives wide visibility.
  7. Technology Team: Builds and maintains the journal’s systems.
  8. Article Processing Charge: The APC for the Science Journal of University of Zakho is IQD 150,000.

Why These Fees?

Due to the high costs associated with operating and maintaining our journal’s website, as well as the continuous need for system updates to maintain service quality, a fee of IQD 150,000 is charged per published article. These fees support:

  • Professional English language editing (grammar, spelling, and academic writing style).
  • Formatting of the manuscript to match the journal’s standards, including text, tables, and figures.
  • Production and final output preparation to ensure high visual and technical quality.

These efforts help researchers and academics present their work at the highest standard and contribute effectively to scientific advancement.

Waiver Policy

At SJUOZ, we recognize that some institutions may have limited funding for research and publication. Therefore, we provide a waiver system to help ease the payment of manuscript handling fees. Our mission is to accelerate the dissemination of knowledge through high-quality research publication, without placing unnecessary financial pressure on researchers or their institutions.

Authors may apply for a waiver under the journal’s waiver policy, which aims to support researchers while maintaining the quality and sustainability of the journal.