Article Processing Charges

 

The Journal of Intelligent Internet of Things Systems (JIITS) follows a transparent and affordable Article Processing Charges (APC) model to support the costs associated with high-quality scholarly publishing while maintaining open access to all published content.

1. APC Policy Overview

  • JIITS operates under a full open access model, where all accepted articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide.
  • To support editorial processing, peer review, typesetting, hosting, and archiving, an APC is charged only after manuscript acceptance.
  • There are no submission or review charges.

2. Article Processing Charges Structure

Category

Charges

Indian Authors

₹3,000 – ₹8,000 (depending on article type and length)

International Authors

$50 – $120 USD

Review Articles / Extended Papers

May include additional charges

Fast-Track Publication (Optional)

Additional fee (if applicable)

3. What the APC Covers

The APC includes:

  • Peer review management and editorial handling
  • Plagiarism screening and quality checks
  • Copyediting, formatting, and typesetting
  • DOI assignment and indexing support
  • Online hosting and long-term archiving
  • Open access availability without subscription barriers

4. Waiver and Discount Policy

  • Partial or full APC waivers may be granted to:
    • Researchers from low-income countries
    • Students or early-career researchers (on request)
    • Authors with exceptional research contributions
  • Discounts may be offered for bulk submissions or special issues

5. Payment Terms

  • APC is payable only after final acceptance of the manuscript
  • Payment details and instructions will be communicated via official email
  • Accepted payment modes may include bank transfer, UPI, or international payment gateways

6. Transparency and Ethics

  • APC payment does not influence the editorial decision
  • All manuscripts undergo the same rigorous peer review process regardless of payment
  • The journal maintains full transparency in its fee structure

7. Benchmark Context (Industry Standards)

Article Processing Charges in international IoT and open-access journals typically range from $1,000 to $3,000 or more, depending on publisher and impact level .
JIITS aims to provide a cost-effective alternative while maintaining academic quality and accessibility.

8. Refund Policy

  • APC is non-refundable once the article is published
  • In rare cases of withdrawal before publication, refund decisions will be made by the editorial office

9. Final Note

JIITS is committed to ensuring that publication fees remain affordable, transparent, and justified, supporting the dissemination of high-quality research in intelligent IoT systems without financial barriers.