Key points (at a glance)

• APC amount: USD 200 per accepted article.
• When charged: APCs are invoiced only after an article is formally accepted for publication. There is no submission fee.
• What the APC covers: Editorial administration, peer-review processing, copyediting & formatting support, DOI registration via Zenodo, website hosting for the article, and archiving on Internet Archive & SSRN.
• License & author rights: All published articles are released under CC BY 4.0; authors retain copyright.
• Waivers & discounts: Available (full or partial) on the basis of need, affiliation, or other equitable grounds. Waiver decisions are independent of editorial and peer-review outcomes.
• Contact for APC and waivers: editorial@neewaj.com

Waiver & discount principles

Neewaj’s waiver policy is guided by fairness, transparency and non-discrimination:

1. Waivers do not influence editorial decisions. Editorial decisions (accept/reject/revision) are made solely on scholarly merit; waiver status is handled separately by the publisher’s administrative team.
2. Waivers are applied consistently. Decisions are based on documented need or eligibility criteria and follow the guidelines below.
3. Full or partial waivers. Depending on circumstances, a full waiver (100% of APC) or a partial waiver (a percentage discount) may be granted.
4. Limited funding. Waivers are not unlimited; they are granted according to the publisher’s capacity and published criteria.

Typical waiver eligibility (examples)

Applicants should note that the following are examples of grounds that commonly qualify for a full or partial APC waiver or discount. Each waiver request is evaluated on its own merits and supporting documentation.

• Authors based in low-income economies (as commonly defined by international economic classifications).
• Independent researchers, students, or early-career researchers with no institutional funding or grant support for publication costs.
• Authors from institutions with demonstrable lack of publishing funding (e.g., no library or institutional open-access fund).
• Articles invited by the editors where funding for APCs is not provided (editorial discretion).
• Submissions from community groups or non-profit projects with demonstrated financial need.
• Other exceptional circumstances (e.g., major unexpected funding loss) with appropriate documentation.

Note: If your institution or funder covers APCs, please indicate this on the submission form and upload supporting billing details so we can invoice the funder or institution directly where possible.

What does not normally qualify

• Requests based solely on personal preference without evidence of financial need.
• Requests to waive fees for promotional or commercial content.
• Requests made after publication without prior agreement.

How to apply for a waiver (recommended workflow)

Authors should request a waiver at or before the time of submission where possible. If you are unable to request a waiver at submission, you may contact the editorial office prior to acceptance to discuss exceptional circumstances — however, requesting early helps ensure transparent handling.