Article Processing Charge (APC)

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Milky Way Scientific Journal (MWSJ) is an international, open-access journal that ensures free and permanent access to all published articles. To maintain high publishing standards and ensure sustainable open access, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to all accepted manuscripts.

APC Amount

The Article Processing Charge (APC) is 50 USD (United States Dollars) per accepted article.

Payment Time

Payment of the APC has no influence on editorial decisions. Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit through the peer-review process.

What the APC Covers

The APC covers all essential stages of the publication process, including:

  • Manuscript submission and editorial handling

  • Turnitin plagiarism screening and similarity verification

  • Double-blind peer review process

  • Professional copyediting and typesetting

  • DOI assignment and metadata registration with Crossref

  • Online hosting, website maintenance, and domain services

  • Indexing support and long-term digital archiving

Waiver Policy

The APC is uniform for all accepted articles. In exceptional circumstances, waiver requests may be considered at the discretion of the editorial office.

No Hidden Charges

  • No fees for initial manuscript submission

  • No additional costs for color figures, tables, or supplementary materials