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Source of Funding and Fee Details for Authors

1. Source of Funding

The Journal of Geospace Science (JGS) follows a transparent and sustainable financial model designed to support high-quality scholarly publishing while protecting editorial independence, research integrity, and impartial peer-review decisions.

The journal’s primary sources of financial support include the following:

Article Processing Charges

Article Processing Charges collected from accepted manuscripts contribute to the operational expenses associated with scholarly publishing. These expenses include editorial assessment, plagiarism screening, peer-review administration, manuscript formatting, proofreading, DOI registration, digital preservation, website maintenance, and online publication.

Payment of an Article Processing Charge does not influence the editorial decision, peer-review outcome, or acceptance of a manuscript.

Institutional and Administrative Support

The journal may receive administrative, technical, or operational assistance from academic institutions, research centres, professional organizations, and other bodies associated with its editorial and publishing activities.

Such support is used to maintain the journal’s publication infrastructure and does not provide supporting institutions with authority over editorial decisions.

Academic Sponsorship and Research Collaboration

The journal may accept voluntary academic sponsorships, research collaboration support, or scholarly contributions from universities, scientific organizations, research institutes, and professional associations.

All sponsorship arrangements must remain consistent with the journal’s publication ethics and must not interfere with editorial independence or the peer-review process.

Print Subscription and Copy Revenue

Revenue generated from optional printed copies or institutional print subscriptions may be used to cover printing, packaging, and distribution expenses.

The Journal of Geospace Science does not accept funding, sponsorship, or commercial arrangements that could compromise research neutrality, editorial independence, or the integrity of its publication decisions.

2. Fee Details for Authors

The Journal of Geospace Science maintains a clear and author-friendly fee structure. Authors are informed of all applicable charges before payment is requested.

Article Processing Charge

Article Processing Charge for Accepted Manuscripts: PKR 15,000 / USD 80

The Article Processing Charge becomes payable only after the manuscript has successfully completed the editorial assessment and peer-review process and has been formally accepted for publication.

The charge covers:

  • Initial editorial evaluation

  • Plagiarism and similarity screening

  • Peer-review administration

  • Manuscript formatting and typesetting

  • Proofreading and production processing

  • DOI registration and activation

  • Online publication and hosting

  • Digital archiving and long-term preservation

  • Website and journal management expenses

Payment of the Article Processing Charge does not guarantee manuscript acceptance. All submissions are evaluated solely according to their academic quality, originality, scientific relevance, methodological strength, and compliance with the journal’s editorial policies.

Submission Fee

Submission Fee: No Charge

Authors are not required to pay any fee when submitting a manuscript through the journal’s online submission system.

Submission, preliminary editorial screening, and consideration for peer review are provided without charge.

Optional Printed Copies

Cost per Printed Copy: PKR 2,000 / USD 10

Authors may request printed copies of the published issue. Printed copies are entirely optional and are not included in the standard Article Processing Charge.

Additional delivery or international shipping charges may apply depending on the author’s location and the number of copies requested.

Optional Fast-Track Review Service

Fast-Track Review Fee: PKR 10,000 / USD 40

Authors may request an expedited editorial and peer-review process. Under this service, the journal aims to provide an initial editorial decision within approximately 7–10 working days, subject to reviewer availability and the technical complexity of the manuscript.

The fast-track service:

  • Does not guarantee acceptance;

  • Does not bypass independent peer review;

  • Does not reduce the journal’s academic or ethical standards;

  • Does not influence the final editorial decision; and

  • Covers expedited administrative and review coordination only.

3. Waiver and Discount Policy

The Journal of Geospace Science is committed to promoting equitable access to scholarly publication, particularly for students, early-career researchers, and authors with limited access to institutional research funding.

The journal may provide the following financial assistance:

Student Author Discount

A discount of up to 50% of the Article Processing Charge may be granted to eligible student authors upon submission of valid proof of current enrolment or an official student identification document.

Waivers for Unfunded Authors

Complete or partial fee waivers may be considered for authors who:

  • Are based in low-income countries or regions;

  • Do not receive institutional or project funding;

  • Are independent or early-career researchers;

  • Demonstrate genuine financial hardship; or

  • Submit research of significant scientific or public importance.

Authors seeking a waiver must submit a formal request before making payment. Waiver requests are considered separately from editorial evaluation and do not affect the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript.

Special and Collaborative Discounts

Special discounts may also be offered for:

  • Invited manuscripts;

  • High-impact or innovative research contributions;

  • Special issues;

  • Conference-associated submissions;

  • Institutional publication agreements;

  • Academic partnerships; and

  • Research collaborations approved by the journal.

All waiver and discount decisions are made according to the journal’s financial policies and the circumstances of the individual request.

4. Payment Methods

After a manuscript has been formally accepted, the corresponding author will receive an official acceptance notification and payment instructions.

Publication-related charges may be paid through the following methods:

  • Bank transfer

  • Easypaisa or JazzCash for authors located in Pakistan

  • PayPal or another approved international payment channel for overseas authors

Authors should not make any payment before receiving an official acceptance letter or invoice from the journal.

An official payment confirmation or receipt will be issued after the payment has been successfully received and verified.

5. Financial Transparency and Editorial Independence

All editorial and peer-review decisions are based exclusively on the academic merit, originality, relevance, ethical compliance, and scientific quality of the submitted manuscript.

Editors and reviewers are not informed of an author’s waiver request during the manuscript evaluation process. Payment status, financial circumstances, institutional affiliation, or eligibility for a discount does not influence the editorial decision.

The Journal of Geospace Science remains committed to transparent financial practices, ethical scholarly publishing, independent peer review, and equal treatment of all authors.