Publication Fees:

Publication Fee Waivers and Discounts Policy (Arriad Journal of Science and Technology)

 

The journal confirms that while an Article Processing Charge (APC) is required, it aims to support authors through a low base rate and various potential discount mechanisms, particularly for authors in the Arab region.

 

1. Basic Publication Fee (APC)

 

  • Article Processing Charge (APC): Authors are required to pay a nominal APC of 200 Libyan Dinars (or its equivalent in US Dollars).

  • Encouragingly Low Rate: This fee is deliberately set at an "encouragingly low" rate to cover essential operational costs (review, editing, and layout) and to incentivize researchers to publish.

    • Implication: This low rate may be considered the journal's foundational support mechanism, as it is significantly lower than typical international APCs.

 

2. Potential Discount and Waiver Mechanisms

 

Although the APC statement above does not explicitly mention formal waivers, similar Arab journals often implement a system of additional discounts and exemptions. If the journal follows this practice, these mechanisms may include:

Discount/Waiver Type Potential Details
Country-Based Discounts Reduced fees may be offered to authors affiliated with institutions in specific countries, often based on geographical location and income level (e.g., lower fees for authors from Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia, Egypt, etc.).
Institutional/Research Center Discounts Research centers or institutions may receive a percentage discount (e.g., 15%) per paper, with the possibility of the fifth submission from the same center being fully exempt from fees.
Discretionary Waivers (Upon Request) Authors facing financial hardship can typically apply for a discretionary waiver to request an additional reduction or full exemption, especially if they lack specific research funding.
Special Issues and Conference Discounts Significant fee reductions (e.g., 50%) are commonly applied to papers published as part of special issues or research stemming from scientific conferences.