Get a concise summary of the Article Processing Charges (APC) guidelines for Brieflands Journals. Learn about our pricing and payment options.
Why APC?
Brieflands is committed to publishing all its journals in a gold and platinum open-access model, ensuring immediate availability to both the scientific community and the general public upon online publication. Unlike traditional academic publishers, Brieflands does not rely on subscription sales or pay-per-view fees for journal access.
To support this model, Brieflands maintains nominal open-access publication charges. Its article processing charges (APCs), applied on a per-page basis, are significantly lower than the revenue per published page earned by traditional subscription-based publishers. By adopting this approach, Brieflands aims to facilitate the widespread dissemination of research and ensure unrestricted global access to academic knowledge.
Free-of-Charge Journals
We also publish many journals sponsored by scientific collaborators and companies, which you can find in our list of journals. Through the Platinum Open Access model, we offer fully open-access journals free of charge, ensuring unrestricted access to valuable research. To submit to those free-of-charge journals, please refer here.
APCs at Brieflands Journals
The table below outlines the APC breakdown for our journals, covering both editorial services and article production. We recommend that non-native English speakers use a professional English editing service before submitting their manuscripts (read below). Please note that we only charge authors in our Full Gold Open Access journals. Refer to the table to determine the specific APC for any Brieflands journal.
Word Count Pricing Strategy
At Brieflands, the article acceptance fee is based on word count, with pricing varying accordingly. For detailed information on the Brieflands Word Count Policy, please visit this link.
Footnotes:
- Prices exclude VAT and bank transfer costs.
- The table provides an estimated price; the exact amount is shown during online payment or in your journal account.
- For word count guidelines, see our Word Count Policy.
APC Calculator
Use the table below to estimate the Article Processing Charge (APC) for a Brieflands Journal. Fill out the form and click “Calculate.”
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Payment Methods
Below are the methods to settle article acceptance fees:
- 1) Online Payment: (preferred)
Log in to the journal’s website and go to the Author Area. After acceptance, the corresponding author will see a “Pay Acceptance Fee” button. Payments can be made via PayPal or major credit cards. For assistance, visit https://brieflands.com/forms/support (Submit a ticket as Author). Detailed instructions are in your journal account.
- 2) Offline Payment:
For bank transfers via IBAN/BIC, request a pre-invoice at https://brieflands.com/forms/support (Request Invoice). After payment, upload the Bank Receipt to your journal account. For help, contact https://brieflands.com/forms/support (Submit a ticket by Author).
Discounts and Waiver Guidelines
- 1) For Authors: Brieflands extends waivers and fee reductions for authors from low-income nations, as classified by the World Bank till July 2017. To request a discount, please connect at https://brieflands.com/forms/support. Your request will be evaluated, and we will update you.
- 2) For Reviewers: As gratitude, discounts are provided to some journal reviewers and returning authors. Reviewers with 10 or more completed tasks are eligible. To avail, apply at this link (Request Discount).
Refund and Cancellation Policy
For unaccepted manuscripts, partial refunds can be requested via https://brieflands.com/forms/support. Refund conditions vary based on the manuscript stage:
- Post Submission & In Review: Manuscript withdrawal at this stage attracts a fee as per our guidelines. For details, refer here.
- Post Acceptance & Pre Publishing: No refunds are available at this state.
- Post Final Publishing: No refunds after the article has been published.
FAQs
Q: Which articles are published free of charge?
A: Editorials and Retractions are free to publish, while other articles incur a fee. Invited authors or those with questions can contact us at https://brieflands.com/forms/support.
Q: How do I bypass the English editing surcharge?
A: Non-native speakers can avoid the English editing fee by using a professional editing service before submission. Brieflands endorses the following services, which provide a certificate required at submission. Authors also receive a 10% discount on Brieflands fees or 15% off Manuscript Edit charges. Use the links below to claim these discounts. Recommended services are:
Q: Will I be charged if my manuscript is declined?
A: No. You will only be invoiced for accepted articles. Acceptance is based on a peer-review mechanism, and journal editors typically make decisions based on the article's scientific relevance.
Q: Are reprints of my article included in the fee?
A: Article fees do not include reprints. However, you can order them separately for any Brieflands journal article. To do so, visit the concerned article's website and click "Order Reprint", or contact us at https://brieflands.com/forms/support for detailed assistance.