Source of Funding and Fee Details for Authors

1. Source of Funding
IJRSS operates with a transparent and ethically maintained funding model to ensure editorial independence and operational sustainability. The major sources of funding include:

• Author Processing Fees (APC): Charges collected from accepted manuscripts to support the journal's editorial workflow, including peer review, digital preservation, web platform maintenance, typesetting, and publication services.

• Institutional Backing: The journal receives partial logistical or financial support from academic institutions affiliated with the editorial team, which helps ensure smooth operations.

• Voluntary Sponsorships: Occasional financial contributions from academic partners, organizations, or research-supporting bodies to enhance the journal’s open-access initiatives.

• Print Subscription Revenue: Income from voluntary subscription orders for printed issues helps sustain print production costs.

IJRSS maintains strict integrity standards and does not accept commercial advertising funds that could compromise editorial neutrality or publication ethics.

2. Fee Details for Authors
IJRSS follows a clear and reasonable fee policy to ensure the maintenance of high-quality publication practices.

• Article Processing Charges (APC):

  • Standard APC for Accepted Papers: PKR 15,000 / USD 60

  • This fee covers editorial assessment, plagiarism screening, peer review management, formatting, DOI registration, and online dissemination.

• Submission Fee:

  • There are no submission charges for authors when submitting their manuscripts.

• Optional Print Copies:

  • Cost per Printed Copy: PKR 2,000 / USD 10

  • Printed copies are available upon the author’s request for hard copies of the published issue.

• Optional Fast-Track Review Service:

  • Fast-Track Fee: PKR 10,000 / USD 40

  • This service provides an expedited review process, with an initial decision within 7-10 working days.

  • (Please note: The fast-track service speeds up evaluation but does not guarantee acceptance.)

3. Waiver & Discount Policy
To ensure equitable access to scholarly publishing, IJRSS offers the following waiver and discount options:

• 50% APC Reduction: Available for students who submit valid academic proof of their status.

• Full or Partial Fee Waivers: Considered for authors from economically disadvantaged regions or those lacking research funding (upon formal request).

• Special Discounts: Available for invited contributions, exceptional manuscripts, or collaborative conference publications.

4. Payment Methods
Authors can conveniently pay the publication-related charges using the following methods:

• Bank Transfer

• Easypaisa / JazzCash (for authors in Pakistan)

• PayPal (for international authors)

An official invoice will be issued after the acceptance of the manuscript.