Article Processing Charges

At the International Journal for Research in Chemistry (IJRC), we believe that scientific research should be accessible to everyone. That is why we follow a fully Open Access model, allowing readers worldwide to access published articles without subscription or access fees.

Anyone can read, download, and share published research, helping promote the wider dissemination of scientific knowledge in chemistry and related disciplines.

1. Submission and Access

No Submission Fee

Authors can submit their manuscripts without paying a submission fee.

Free Reader Access

All published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide.

2. Publication Fee (APC)

The Article Processing Charge (APC) is payable only after a manuscript has successfully completed the peer review process and has been accepted for publication.

Manuscript Type APC (USD)
Regular Articles $500

Important: Publication takes place only after the applicable APC payment has been completed.

3. What Does the APC Cover?

The APC supports the journal's publication operations and the services involved in preparing and disseminating accepted research, including:

  • Careful handling of manuscripts by the editorial team.
  • Coordination of a fair double-blind peer review process.
  • Professional editing, formatting, and typesetting.
  • DOI assignment and indexing support.
  • Hosting published articles on the journal website.
  • Long-term digital preservation of research.
  • Ongoing technical and administrative support.

4. Transparency and Policy

The International Journal for Research in Chemistry (IJRC) is committed to transparent and fair publishing practices:

  • There are no hidden charges at any stage of the publication process.
  • Payment of the APC does not influence the review process or the editorial decision to accept a manuscript.
  • Every manuscript is evaluated based on:
Quality and Originality
Scientific Relevance
Research Integrity

5. Final Note

The APC helps support the journal's publishing operations and enables accepted research to remain accessible, visible, and preserved for the global scientific community. IJRC aims to maintain a transparent publication process while supporting the dissemination of scientific knowledge.