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Article Processing Charges

Transparent and reasonable charges to support quality publishing and global dissemination.

Overview

Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation (JBC) is an open access journal committed to making high-quality research freely available to readers worldwide. Article Processing Charges (APCs) help us cover the costs of peer review, editorial management, production, hosting and long-term archiving.

Article Processing Charge

Article Category Charges (INR) Charges (USD)
Monographs ₹14,000 $163
Full Length Articles ₹9,000 $105
Short Length Articles ₹5,000 $58
Brief Articles ₹3,000 $35
Editorial Nil Nil

Note: APCs are payable after acceptance of the manuscript and before publication.

Authors holding Lifetime Membership of the journal are fully exempt from submission charges and article processing charges (APC). All eligible submissions from Lifetime Members will be published free of cost, subject to successful peer review and editorial acceptance.

What the APC Covers

Peer review management

Editorial and production services

Online hosting and maintenance

Archiving and indexing

Global visibility and access

Waivers and Discounts

We support authors from low-income countries and early career researchers.
Discounts and waivers are available on request.

Questions?

If you have any queries related to fees or payments, please contact us.

Make a Payment

APC payment is required after acceptance. You will receive an invoice with payment instructions.

Accepted Payment Methods

Important Notes