Author Fees

IJDCR operates under an Article Processing Charge (APC) model to support open access publishing and journal sustainability.

Article Processing Charges

• APCs are charged only after a manuscript has been accepted following peer review.
• Submission and peer review are free of charge.

The APC covers:

• Editorial processing and peer review management
• Copyediting and layout
• Online hosting and dissemination
• Metadata preparation
• Digital preservation and archiving

Transparency requirement

The exact APC amount, currency, payment method, and invoicing process are displayed clearly on the journal website before submission.

This transparency aligns with international best-practice expectations:
https://doaj.org/apply/transparency/

Waivers and discounts

If waivers or discounts are offered, eligibility criteria and application procedures are clearly stated on the website. If no waivers are available, this is stated explicitly to avoid ambiguity.