Article Processing Charges (APC)

 

Journal of Communication Sciences (JCoS) is an open-access journal, which means all published articles are freely available to readers and institutions without subscription fees or registration barriers. To support the cost of wide dissemination, editorial management, peer review, and online publication, the journal charges a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) for each accepted manuscript.

Publication Fees

• Indonesian Author(s): IDR 250.000

• International Author(s) or Non-Indonesian Affiliated Author(s): FREE

• Manuscript Submission Charges: FREE

Waivers and Discounts

JCoS offers waivers and discounts in specific cases, such as:

• Authors with financial constraints (upon request with justification to the Editor).

• Manuscripts invited for special issues or promotions. Waivers are granted at the discretion of the editorial board and are limited to manuscripts that meet the journal's quality standards.

Optional Service: Fast Track Review

For authors requiring expedited review due to time-sensitive research, JCoS offers a Fast Track Review service:

• Peer-review process duration: 1 week

• Eligibility: Available only after the manuscript passes the initial editorial screening.

• Fee: IDR 150.000

This service ensures a swift yet rigorous peer-review process, helping authors accelerate the publication of high-quality research.