Article Processing Charge

About the Article Processing Charges:
The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government (CIBGP) is a renowned open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research articles across various disciplines within business and government. Our journal is not funded by any university and operates on an APC model to cover the costs associated with publication.

APC Structure:
Non-Funded Articles:
APC: 300 USD
This reduced fee aims to support researchers from low-income countries or those without external funding, enabling them to publish their valuable work without financial burden.

Funded Articles:
APC: 1299 USD
This standard fee applies to authors from high-income countries or those with research funding, reflecting the comprehensive services provided by CIBGP.

What the APC Covers:
Editorial and Peer Review Management:
Coordination and management of the peer review process ensuring rigorous evaluation and quality control of submissions.

Production Cost:
Formatting, typesetting, and designing the articles for publication, maintaining high production standards.

Open Access Hosting and Archiving:
Providing unrestricted access to the published articles on our website, ensuring the research is freely available to the global community.
Long-term archiving and preservation of articles to secure their availability for future research and reference.

Technical Infrastructure:
Maintenance and enhancement of our online submission and publication platform to ensure seamless user experience for authors, reviewers, and readers.

Marketing and Promotion:
Promoting published articles through various channels to maximize visibility, readership, and citation of the research.
We are committed to supporting the dissemination of research across the globe and believe in fostering an inclusive academic environment. Our APC model ensures that we can maintain the high quality of our journal while supporting researchers regardless of their financial background.

Waiver Policy
Since The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government [ISSN: 1323-6903] does not impose mandatory APCs, the following applies:

1.Full Accessibility:

  • Researchers from all over the world, regardless of their financial situation, can publish in the journal without worrying about costs.

 2.Research4Life Initiative:

  • Active participation in initiatives like Research4Life (HINARI) to ensure access to research in low-income countries.

 Payment Modes
For Business and Government from funded or nonfunded articles, the following payment methods are available:

 1.Online Payment:

  • Secure Online payment through PayPal, credit card, gateway transactions.

 2.Bank Transfer:

  • Bank transfer details will be provided upon request for those who prefer this mode of payment.

 3.Western Union

  • Western union detail will be provided upon request for those who prefer this mode of payment.

 Refund Policy
The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government [ISSN: 1323-6903] maintains a clear refund policy for Business and Government:

  1. Refund Eligibility:
  • If an error occurs on the part of the journal (e.g., duplicate payment), a full refund will be issued.

 2.Non-Refundable Situations:

  • Voluntary contributions are non-refundable once utilized for publication processes.

 3.Request Process:

  • Authors should contact the journal's support team with any refund requests, providing relevant details and justification.

 Support
The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government [ISSN: 1323-6903] offers comprehensive support to authors:

1.Customer Support:

  • Authors can reach out to our dedicated support team for any questions or concerns regarding Business and Government or the publication process.

 2.Contact Information:

 3.FAQs:

  • A detailed FAQ section is available on our website, addressing common queries about Business and Government, the submission process, and journal policies.

By adopting this APC model, the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government ensures the high quality of its publications while supporting researchers from diverse financial backgrounds.