Article Processing Charges
Literary Horizons: An International Journal seeks to maintain complete transparency regarding any financial requirements associated with manuscript processing and publication. Depending upon the publishing model adopted by the journal, publication may operate either under a No Article Processing Charge (No APC) model or an Article Processing Charge (APC) model. The applicable policy is always communicated clearly through the journal's official website.
No Article Processing Charges (No APC)
Under the No APC model, authors are not required to pay any fee for:
- Manuscript Submission
- Editorial Screening
- Peer Review Process
- Publication of Accepted Articles
This publishing model helps reduce financial barriers and encourages wider participation from researchers worldwide.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Where Article Processing Charges apply, complete information regarding fees, payment procedures, and available financial assistance will be provided before publication.
- Transparent Fee Structure
- Clear Payment Timeline
- Waiver & Discount Policy
- Publication Services Included
- Refund Conditions (where applicable)
APC Information
| APC Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Fee Amount | Clearly stated applicable charge. |
| Payment Stage | The stage at which payment becomes applicable. |
| Services Covered | Editorial handling, production, DOI assignment, online publication and archiving. |
| Waivers | Available financial assistance for eligible authors. |
| Discounts | Eligibility criteria and applicable conditions. |
| Refund Policy | Applicable refund circumstances, where relevant. |
Editorial Independence
Financial considerations never influence editorial decisions or the peer-review process. Every manuscript is evaluated solely on academic merit and scholarly quality.
Academic Quality
Originality
Research Rigor
Relevance
Theoretical Contribution
Ethical Compliance
Waivers & Financial Assistance
Where financial waivers or reductions are available, authors experiencing genuine financial limitations may apply in accordance with the journal's established waiver policy. Every request is considered fairly and confidentially.
Transparency & Fair Publishing
Literary Horizons is committed to ensuring that authors are fully informed of any publication-related charges before manuscript submission and publication. Any updates to the APC policy will be communicated clearly through the journal website to maintain transparency and trust.
Our goal is to support a publishing environment that is fair, transparent, accessible, ethically responsible, and academically rigorous, ensuring equal opportunities for researchers while maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing.
