The International Journal of Economics Sustainable and Management (IJESM) applies a processing charge to cover the costs of high-quality peer review, editorial processes, and online publication. Below is a clear and straightforward guide for authors regarding the journal’s processing fees.

1. Processing Fee Amount

• The standard Article Processing Charge (APC) is $250-$350 per accepted paper.
• The exact amount depends on the paper's length, complexity, and required editorial processing.

2. When to Pay?

• No fees are required at submission.
• Authors are only required to pay after the paper has been accepted following the peer-review process.
• Payment details and instructions will be provided in the acceptance email.

3. Payment Methods

Authors can make payments via the following methods:

• ✔ Bank Transfer (Details will be provided upon acceptance)
• ✔ PayPal
• ✔ Credit/Debit Card

Authors should ensure that any bank or transfer fees are covered so that the full amount reaches the journal.

4. Refund & Waiver Policy

• Refunds: Processing fees are non-refundable as they cover the editorial and publication costs.
• Waivers & Discounts:
  • Authors from low-income countries may apply for a partial waiver.
  • Requests must be made before final payment and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

5. What is Covered by the Fee?

The processing charge ensures:

• ✅ High-quality peer review and editorial processing
• ✅ DOI (Digital Object Identifier) assignment for each article
• ✅ Permanent online hosting and indexing
• ✅ Free open-access publication for all readers worldwide