Article Processing Charges
Brieflands publishes every journal in an open-access model, so readers pay nothing. Some journals are funded by sponsoring institutions and cost authors nothing either. The rest recover their publishing costs through an article processing charge, payable only after a manuscript has been accepted.
Currency
Euro (EUR), excluding VAT
When you pay
Only after acceptance
Submission fee
None
Waivers
Up to 50% available
Will I be charged?
Three answers cover almost every case.
No charge
Platinum open access journals
Many Brieflands journals are sponsored by scientific collaborators or institutions and are free for authors. Use the Journal Finder to identify them.
No charge
Editorials and retractions
These article types are published free of charge in every Brieflands journal, without exception.
Full gold open access journals
An article processing charge applies. The amount depends on the journal and on the word count of your manuscript.
Work out what your article will cost
Enter your journal, word count, article type and country, and the calculator returns the exact charge for your manuscript.
Nothing is charged unless your manuscript is accepted.
There is no submission fee, and no charge if your manuscript is declined. Editorial decisions are made solely on scientific merit by the journal's editors and reviewers. Neither the ability to pay an article processing charge nor the granting of a waiver has any influence on peer review or on the decision to accept or reject a manuscript.
How the charge is calculated
Article processing charges at Brieflands are calculated per word. The figures below are the standard charge for a manuscript of 3,500 words. Longer manuscripts cost proportionally more, shorter ones less. Full details are in the Word Count Policy.
- Charges are quoted in euros and exclude VAT and any bank transfer costs.
- Journals not listed below are platinum open access and carry no author charge.
- The exact amount for your manuscript is confirmed at payment and in your journal account.
Charges by journal, and your estimate
Prices are read live from our publishing system, so this list is always current. Use the calculator underneath for your exact amount.
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.”
Your estimate
Answer the questions above and select Calculate.
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Waivers and discounts
We would rather publish good work than turn it away over cost.
Authors from low-income countries
A discount of up to 50% for authors from countries classified as low-income economies by the World Bank. Eligibility is assessed on the corresponding author.
Active reviewers
Reviewers who have completed ten or more review assignments for a Brieflands journal are eligible for a discount. Apply through the support portal, selecting Request Discount.
When to apply
Requests must be made after submission and before a final decision. Submit a support ticket with your manuscript details. Each request is reviewed individually.
Waiver decisions are made by the publishing office and are entirely separate from the editorial process. Applying for a waiver does not affect how a manuscript is reviewed or whether it is accepted.
How to pay
Preferred
Online payment
Sign in to the journal website and open the Author Area. After acceptance, the corresponding author will see a "Pay Acceptance Fee" button. PayPal and major credit cards are accepted.
Bank transfer
Request a pre-invoice through the support portal, selecting Request Invoice. Pay by IBAN/BIC transfer, then upload the bank receipt to your journal account.
For help with either method, submit a ticket as an author.
Withdrawal charges
Withdrawing a manuscript costs the publisher work already done, so charges apply once peer review has begun. These charges are the same across all Brieflands journals, except where a journal's own APC is lower.
Journals with an article processing charge below 400 EUR
For these journals the withdrawal fee is 50% of that journal's own article processing charge, replacing the amounts above. A withdrawal fee therefore never exceeds the journal's APC. A journal charging 300 EUR has a withdrawal fee of 150 EUR; a journal charging 350 EUR has a withdrawal fee of 175 EUR.
The full policy, including what counts as a compelling reason, is in the Withdrawal Regulations. To request a withdrawal, submit a ticket.
Refunds
Because authors are invoiced only after acceptance, no payment is made while a manuscript is under review, and there is nothing to refund if a manuscript is rejected.
Common questions
Which articles are published free of charge?
Editorials and retractions are free in every journal, and all articles in platinum open access journals are free. Invited authors should contact us through the support portal.
Will I be charged if my manuscript is rejected?
No. You are invoiced only for accepted articles. Acceptance is decided through peer review, on the scientific merit of the work.
Are reprints included in the charge?
No. Reprints are ordered separately. Open the article page and select "Order Reprint", or ask through the support portal.
Who do I contact about an invoice?
All billing questions go through the support portal. Select Request Invoice for a pre-invoice, or Submit a Ticket as Author for anything else.