Article Processing Charges
Wren Research Journals is committed to ensuring that publication fees do not pose a barrier to publication. These fees help offset various costs associated with the publishing process, including editing, formatting, layout, type-setting, storage, archiving, peer evaluation, and maintaining a cutting-edge website. We do not impose additional charges for color figures or supplementary material. For detailed information on our fees, please refer to the Article Processing Charges page on the Wren Research Journals website.
FAQ's for APC
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Publishing incurs costs, and Wren Research Journals offsets these expenses through Article Processing Charges (APCs). Instead of imposing subscription fees for research content, we believe in providing immediate, worldwide, barrier-free access to research articles in the best interests of the scientific community. Similar to many reputable publishers, we maintain our high-quality service through an 'author-pay' model. Therefore, manuscripts accepted for publication following peer review are subject to a publishing fee.
No, all authors are required to pay the charges for publishing their articles. However, authors encountering genuine reasons may be considered for discounts.
- Immediate worldwide barrier-free open access to the full text
- Development and maintenance of electronic tools for peer review and publication
- Preparation in various formats for online publication
- Inclusion in permanent archives
- Inclusion in DOI for electronic citation in other journals
We operate with open access and electronic systems, avoiding legacy costs such as managing subscriptions and print distribution. Our platform utilizes open-source software and all production work is done in-house by a highly skilled yet cost-effective team. Our fees are transparent, ensuring that every penny contributes to providing a high-quality, sustainable publishing service rather than excessive publisher profits.
Yes, Wren Research Journals provides various discounts on APCs, including:
- 20% off for Editorial Board Members
- Discounts for reviewers and editors apply only to the respective journals where the service was rendered.
If the submitting author's organization is a member of Wren Research Journals, the APC is covered by the membership.
The charge applies to all articles accepted for publication in Wren Research online journals, excluding articles submitted for supplements.
The submitting author is responsible for arranging payment, either personally or through their institution, upon acceptance for publication.
Many funding agencies allow grants for covering APCs, with some, like the Wellcome Trust and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, strongly encouraging Open Access publication.
Payment of the APC is required upon editorial acceptance. Payment can be made via PayPal, online payment, or bank transfer.
Authors have the right to withdraw their manuscript, with no charges if done within 3 days of initial submission.