Article Processing Charges (APC)

Article Processing Charges (APC) are a source of income for the journal, which helps to cover some of the costs associated with publishing. The journal is completely open access, does not impose subscription or access fees, and authors maintain all copyrights. We request that authors cover some of the expenses related to processing and disseminating their Open Access work. The author's contribution will assist the journal in covering the following expenses:

  • A plagiarism check verifies the uniqueness of your work.
    Comprehensive editorial feedback and peer assessment from reputable authorities in your area.
  • Our Editorial Analysts will thoroughly proofread and copyedit your piece to ensure it meets publishing standards.
  • Typesetting and formatting for your work in PDF and HTML formats, and print editions upon request.
  • For correct citation, use DOI, CrossMark, ORCID, and so on.
    Permanent online hosting for your articles and unfettered worldwide access to your work.
  • Indexing in all relevant reference services and allied databases.

 

PhytoTalks is an open-access journal committed to transparent publishing practices. To ensure long-term digital preservation, DOI registration, editorial management, and platform maintenance, a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) is collected only after the manuscript is accepted for publication.

No fee is charged at the submission or peer-review stage.

APC Amount

The following APC is applicable for manuscripts accepted after peer review:

  • Indian Authors: ₹3,000

  • International Authors: $30 (USD)

This fee covers:

  • DOI assignment

  • High-quality editorial processing

  • Indexing and metadata curation

  • OJS maintenance & hosting

  • Long-term digital archiving

What the APC Does Not Influence

To comply with COPE, DOAJ and UGC-CARE ethical standards, the APC has no role in editorial decisions.

  • Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance.

  • Waiver requests do not affect the review outcome.

  • The decision to accept or reject a manuscript is independent of the authors’ ability to pay.

Waiver & Discount Policy

To promote equitable access to publishing, PhytoTalks offers partial or full APC waivers in the following cases:

Eligibility for Waivers

  • Students / early-career researchers

  • Authors without institutional or project funding

  • Researchers from low-income or lower-middle-income countries

  • Cases of financial hardship (reviewed confidentially)

How to Apply

Authors may request a waiver at any point before APC payment, by emailing the editorial office with:

  • Manuscript ID

  • Brief justification

  • Supporting documents (if applicable)

Waiver decisions are fair, confidential, and do not affect peer review.

No Hidden Charges

The journal does not charge for:

  • Submission

  • Initial review

  • Resubmission

  • Color figures

  • Supplementary files

  • Editorial correspondence

Only the APC is applicable after acceptance.

Refund Policy

  • APC is payable only after final acceptance.

  • Fees are non-refundable once the article enters production.

  • If withdrawal occurs before acceptance, no APC is charged.

Compliance with International Standards

This APC policy adheres to:

  • UGC-CARE Guidelines for Transparency in Publishing

  • DOAJ Best Practices for APC Disclosure

  • COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

  • OASPA Ethical Standards

The policy is reviewed annually to ensure fairness, transparency, and sustainability.

Contact Information

For APC-related queries or waiver requests, authors may write to:
[email protected]

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