Article Processing Charges (APC)

IJRDO – Journal of Applied Science is an open-access journal. To support editorial management, peer review, online hosting, production, and long-term digital preservation of published content, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to accepted manuscripts.

APC Details

• Article Processing Charge: USD 500
• Submission Fee: None
• Applicable to: All accepted articles
• Payment Timing: Payable only after final acceptance of the manuscript

There are no hidden charges. Authors are informed about all applicable fees in a transparent manner.

Waiver and Discount Policy

IJRDO – Journal of Applied Science considers requests for APC waivers or partial discounts in special cases, such as:

• Authors from low-income or developing countries
• Early-career researchers
• Invited or special submissions

All waiver requests are reviewed by the editorial team and are granted at their discretion.

Correction and Withdrawal Policy

IJRDO – Journal of Applied Science is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics for handling corrections and post-publication updates.

Minor errors (such as author details, affiliations, or typographical mistakes) may be corrected through a formal correction notice upon request from the authors.

In cases of significant errors that affect the validity or interpretation of the research, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the nature and severity of the issue.

All correction requests must be submitted to the editorial office with proper justification. Each request will be reviewed by the editorial team before a decision is made.

The journal maintains a clear and transparent process for handling post-publication updates to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.

A processing fee of USD 200 is applicable for each correction, retraction, or republication request

This fee covers administrative and technical costs involved in updating published content