Article Processing Charges (APCs) & Waivers

Overview

Veridion Press is committed to transparent, ethical, and accessible scholarly publishing. To support high editorial and production standards while enabling open and wide dissemination of research, certain journals and publication formats may require an Article Processing Charge (APC).

This page explains:

What APCs are
What they cover
When they apply
Available waiver and discount options

What Are Article Processing Charges (APCs)?

Article Processing Charges (APCs) are fees paid by authors, institutions, or funders after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. APCs help cover the costs associated with:

Editorial management and peer review coordination
Copyediting, typesetting, and formatting
Digital publication and hosting
Metadata creation and indexing support
Long-term digital preservation
Open access dissemination (where applicable)

Important: APCs have no influence on editorial decisions. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, originality, and ethical compliance.

When Do APCs Apply?

APCs may apply in the following cases:

Open access journal articles
Certain book chapters or edited volumes
Conference proceedings published under open or hybrid models
Special issues or thematic collections (where specified)

Each journal or publication clearly states its APC policy on the respective journal homepage.

What APCs Do Not Cover

APCs are not charged for:

Manuscript submission
Peer review evaluation
Desk rejection decisions
Editorial assessment prior to acceptance

No payment is requested before acceptance.

APC Payment Process

APCs are invoiced only after final acceptance
Invoices are issued to the corresponding author or designated payer
Payments may be made by:
- Institutions
- Research funders
- Authors (if no external funding is available)

Accepted payment methods and timelines are provided with the invoice.

Waivers & Discounts

Veridion Press is committed to equitable access to publishing and offers APC waivers or reductions under specific circumstances.

Full or Partial Waivers May Be Considered For:

Authors from low-income or lower-middle-income countries
Early-career researchers without funding
Authors facing documented financial hardship
Special issues supported by institutional or organizational agreements
Invited contributions (where applicable)

Waiver decisions are made independently of editorial decisions.

How to Request a Waiver

Authors may request an APC waiver or discount by:

Submitting a waiver request after acceptance or at the time specified by the journal
Providing a brief justification outlining eligibility
Including relevant institutional or funding information (if applicable)

All waiver requests are handled confidentially.