At ScienceHood, a leading open-access publisher in Science, Technology, and Engineering, our commitment to excellence is unwavering. We emphasize autonomy and sustainability to consistently deliver top-notch work to the global scientific community. A key aspect of our operational approach involves collecting Article Processing Charges (APCs) from authors, which supports our goal of maintaining high standards of quality and integrity in scholarly publishing.

Promoting Autonomy and Sustainability

ScienceHood operates independently, without relying on grants or external financial support. This self-sustaining model allows us to fully control our journal management, preserving editorial integrity and upholding stringent publishing standards. The role of APCs is crucial in supporting our operations, highlighting the importance of author contributions in the publishing process.

Clear and Adaptable APC Framework

Transparency and fairness are central to our dealings with authors, institutions, and funding agencies. We offer an adaptable APC framework to suit various author demographics and research contexts. Our charges are designed to be competitive yet affordable, with special provisions for authors from middle and low-income countries. This approach ensures equitable access to our publishing platform and promotes global collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Simplified Payment Process

Once articles are accepted for publication, authors receive an invoice and galley proof promptly. Our payment process is streamlined, offering multiple options including secure online transactions via credit card or direct bank transfer. As proponents of open access publishing, we do not charge manuscript submission fees, focusing exclusively on APCs to cover publication costs.

APC Fee Structure

ScienceHood utilizes a clear APC fee structure, based on the economic classification of countries. The following table details our APCs for different article types, categorized by the income level of the author's country: