Article Processing Charges | GSCBPS Open Access Journal

💰 Article Processing Charges (APC)

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS) is committed to making high-quality scientific publishing accessible to researchers worldwide by offering affordable Article Processing Charges (APC). As an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal, GSCBPS provides professional editorial services, independent peer review, Crossref DOI assignment, online publication, and global research visibility at a reasonable publication cost.

We understand that many researchers, particularly those from developing and low-income countries, face financial constraints when publishing their work. Therefore, GSCBPS maintains a low publication fee while ensuring that every manuscript receives the same rigorous editorial evaluation, ethical peer review, and professional publication services.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) is payable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication. There are no manuscript submission charges, no editorial screening fees, and no peer review charges. Authors are never asked to pay before the editorial decision has been made.

Our APC policy is designed to be transparent and straightforward. The publication fee includes the complete publication workflow from editorial processing through final online publication, with no hidden charges beyond those clearly stated on this page.

💳 Article Processing Charges (APC)

The following publication charges apply only to accepted manuscripts.

The recommended manuscript length is based on Microsoft Word formatting using approximately 12-point font size and 1.5 line spacing. Authors exceeding the recommended page limit may incur additional page charges as indicated above.

✅ No Submission Fee • No Hidden Charges

Transparency is one of the core principles of GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Authors pay only after their manuscript has been accepted, and there are no unexpected costs during the editorial or peer review process.

• ✅ No Manuscript Submission Fee
• ✅ No Editorial Screening Fee
• ✅ No Peer Review Fee
• ✅ No Processing Fee Before Acceptance
• ✅ No Hidden Publication Charges
• ✅ Transparent APC Policy

📦 What Does the Article Processing Charge (APC) Include?

The Article Processing Charge (APC) covers the complete publication workflow from editorial processing to online publication. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS) is committed to providing professional publishing services while maintaining affordable publication charges for researchers worldwide.

The APC includes the following services:

• 👨‍⚖️ Initial Editorial Assessment and Manuscript Screening
• 🔬 Independent Peer Review Management
• ✍️ Editorial Processing and Decision Management
• 📄 Copyediting and Publication Preparation
• 🖥️ Professional Online Publication
• 🔗 Crossref DOI Registration for Every Published Article
• 🌍 Open Access Publication with Worldwide Accessibility
• 📚 Long-Term Digital Archiving and Preservation
• 📈 Support for Indexing and Metadata Distribution
• 📜 Free Digital Publication Certificate for All Authors
• 🌐 Website Hosting and Technical Maintenance
• 📧 Editorial Assistance Throughout the Publication Process

There are no additional charges for DOI assignment, online publication, Open Access availability, or the standard digital publication certificate.

🌍 Why Does GSCBPS Charge an Article Processing Fee?

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences follows the Open Access publishing model, allowing readers worldwide to access published articles without subscription fees or paywalls. Since readers do not pay to access published research, the journal relies on Article Processing Charges to support the publication process and maintain high editorial standards.

Unlike subscription-based journals, GSCBPS receives no regular funding from government agencies or commercial organizations. The APC enables the journal to provide sustainable publishing services while ensuring that research remains freely available to the global scientific community.

The APC supports the publication process only and does not influence editorial decisions.

⚖️ Editorial Independence

GSCBPS strictly separates editorial decision-making from financial matters. Every submitted manuscript is evaluated solely on its scientific quality, originality, relevance, methodological rigor, and compliance with publication ethics.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on:

• 🔬 Scientific Merit
• 📝 Originality of Research
• 🎯 Relevance to the Journal's Scope
• 👨‍⚖️ Independent Peer Review Recommendations
• ⚖️ Compliance with Publication Ethics
• 📊 Quality of Data and Methodology

The author's ability or inability to pay publication charges has no influence on editorial evaluation, peer review, acceptance, revision requests, or rejection decisions.

📌 Important APC Policies

• ✅ APC is payable only after formal acceptance of the manuscript.
• ✅ Submission of manuscripts is completely free.
• ✅ Editorial screening is provided without charge.
• ✅ Peer review is conducted before any payment request.
• ✅ Acceptance decisions are independent of payment considerations.
• ✅ All publication charges are clearly stated on this page.
• ✅ No hidden processing fees apply.
• ✅ Authors receive an official payment request only after manuscript acceptance.

📄 Invoice and Payment Confirmation

Once a manuscript has been accepted, the corresponding author receives an official acceptance notification together with payment instructions and, where applicable, an invoice for the Article Processing Charge.

After successful payment, authors are requested to share the payment confirmation with the Editorial Office to facilitate prompt verification and publication scheduling.

The Editorial Office acknowledges receipt of the payment and proceeds with the remaining publication workflow, including final production and online publication.

📅 When Should the APC Be Paid?

Authors should make payment only after receiving the official acceptance notification from the Editorial Office. GSCBPS never requests publication charges before the manuscript has successfully completed editorial evaluation and peer review.

This policy ensures a transparent editorial process and demonstrates the journal's commitment to ethical publishing practices.

💳 Payment Methods

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS) offers convenient payment options for both Indian and international authors. Payment instructions are provided only after the manuscript has completed editorial evaluation and peer review and has been formally accepted for publication.

Authors should use only the payment details provided in the official acceptance or payment communication issued by the Editorial Office.

🇮🇳 Payment Options for Indian Authors

Indian authors may generally pay the applicable Article Processing Charge using one of the following methods:

• 🏦 NEFT
• ⚡ IMPS
• 📱 UPI
• 💳 Debit Card or Credit Card
• 🌐 Net Banking
• 📲 Google Pay or other supported digital payment services
• 💻 Approved online payment gateway

Payment by cheque or demand draft is not accepted.

🌍 Payment Options for International Authors

International authors may generally pay through secure international payment methods, subject to availability in their country.

• 💳 International Credit or Debit Card
• 🌐 PayPal
• 🏦 Razorpay or another approved payment gateway
• 💻 Net Banking, where supported
• 📱 Supported digital wallets
• 🌍 Other international payment services communicated by the Editorial Office

Any payment gateway or currency-conversion fee charged by the author's bank, card provider, or payment processor is separate from the journal's APC and is not controlled by GSCBPS.

🧾 Payment Receipt and Publication Processing

After making payment, authors should send the payment confirmation or transaction reference number to the Editorial Office. This helps the journal verify the payment and proceed with publication processing without unnecessary delay.

Once the payment has been verified:

• ✅ The payment is recorded against the accepted manuscript.
• ✅ The article proceeds to final copyediting and production.
• ✅ The corresponding author receives the publication proof where applicable.
• ✅ The article receives its Crossref DOI.
• ✅ The final article is published online as Open Access.
• ✅ Authors become eligible for the free digital publication certificate.

🔄 Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Authors should carefully review their manuscript, journal policies, APC structure, and publication decision before making payment. Publication processing begins after payment verification and may involve editorial work, formatting, DOI preparation, website processing, and production services.

Refund requests are considered according to the stage of manuscript processing and the circumstances of the request. Authors should contact the Editorial Office immediately if they need to discuss withdrawal or payment-related concerns.

• 📌 A withdrawal request should be submitted by the corresponding author.
• 📌 All co-authors may be required to approve the withdrawal.
• 📌 Refund eligibility may depend on whether publication work has already begun.
• 📌 Charges incurred for completed editorial, production, DOI, or payment-gateway services may be non-refundable.
• 📌 No refund is generally possible after galley proof is sent to author or final publication.

Any approved refund may be subject to payment gateway deductions, currency-conversion differences, banking charges, or completed publication-service costs.

✏️ Post-Publication Changes and Additional Charges

Authors are responsible for carefully reviewing the final proof before publication. Minor typographical corrections identified during proof review are normally handled as part of the publication process.

Requests for substantial changes after publication may require additional editorial, technical, metadata, PDF, DOI, and website updates. Such post-publication changes may therefore attract an additional charge depending on the nature and extent of the requested correction.

Possible post-publication requests include:

• ✍️ Changes to author names or affiliations
• 👥 Addition or removal of authors
• 📄 Replacement of tables or figures
• 📝 Substantial text corrections
• 🔗 Metadata or DOI record updates
• 📑 Replacement of the published PDF

All authorship changes must comply with the journal's authorship and publication ethics policies and may require written approval from all authors.

🎓 Waiver and Discount Requests

GSCBPS already maintains a low and affordable APC compared with many international Open Access journals. Therefore, we are unable to provide any discretionary assistance, discount or waiver.

⚠️ Protect Yourself from Unofficial Payment Requests

Authors should make payment only after receiving an official acceptance and payment communication from the GSCBPS Editorial Office. Do not transfer funds using payment details received from unknown individuals, unofficial email addresses, or unauthorized intermediaries.

For verification, contact:

📧 Email: editor-gscbps@gsconlinepress.com

🌟 Why Choose GSCBPS?

GSCBPS combines affordability with professional scholarly publishing, making it an excellent choice for researchers seeking an international journal that offers quality publication services without excessive publication costs.

• 🚀 Fast Editorial Processing
• 👨‍⚖️ Rigorous Independent Peer Review
• 🌍 International Open Access Journal
• 🔗 Crossref DOI for Every Published Article
• 💰 Affordable Article Processing Charges
• 📜 Free Digital Publication Certificate
• 📅 Monthly Publication Schedule
• 📚 Worldwide Research Visibility
• ⚖️ Transparent Publication Policies
• ✅ No Hidden Charges

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Article Processing Charges

1. What is an Article Processing Charge?

An Article Processing Charge (APC) is a publication fee payable after a manuscript has successfully completed editorial evaluation and peer review and has been formally accepted for publication. It supports editorial management, article production, online publication, digital accessibility, and other publication services.

2. Does GSCBPS charge a manuscript submission fee?

No. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GSCBPS) does not charge a manuscript submission fee, initial editorial screening fee, or peer review fee. Authors can submit their manuscripts for evaluation without making an advance payment.

3. When does the Article Processing Charge become payable?

The Article Processing Charge becomes payable only after the manuscript has successfully completed editorial assessment and peer review and has received formal acceptance for publication. Payment of the APC is not required at the time of manuscript submission.

4. What is the Article Processing Charge for Indian authors?

The standard Article Processing Charge for Indian authors is INR 2,100 per accepted manuscript for up to six authors. Additional-author charges, extended-page charges, or other applicable charges may apply according to the fee structure stated on this page.

5. What is the Article Processing Charge for international authors?

The standard Article Processing Charge for international authors is USD 35 per accepted manuscript for up to six authors. Additional-author charges, extended-page charges, or other applicable charges may apply according to the fee structure stated on this page.

6. Are additional-author charges applicable?

Yes. The standard APC covers manuscripts with up to six authors. For each author beyond the sixth author, an additional charge of INR 250 for Indian authors or USD 5 for international authors applies.

7. Are additional charges applicable to extended manuscripts?

Additional page charges may apply when an accepted manuscript exceeds the standard page limit specified by the journal. Authors should review the complete fee structure on this page or contact the Editorial Office if clarification is required before publication.

8. Does the APC include Crossref DOI registration?

Yes. Every article published in GSCBPS receives a Crossref DOI as part of the standard publication service. Authors are not required to pay a separate DOI registration charge.

9. Is a publication certificate included in the APC?

Yes. A standard digital publication certificate is provided to the authors of a published article at no additional cost. Any request for a different or specially customized certificate may be handled according to the journal's applicable policy.

10. Does payment of the APC guarantee manuscript acceptance?

No. Payment of an Article Processing Charge does not guarantee manuscript acceptance. Editorial decisions are based on scientific quality, originality, relevance to the journal scope, ethical compliance, editorial assessment, and peer-review recommendations.

11. Are there any hidden publication charges?

No. GSCBPS follows a transparent fee policy. The standard APC, additional-author charges, extended-page charges, and any applicable post-publication modification charges are stated on this page so that authors can understand the possible publication costs before making payment.

12. What publication services are supported by the APC?

The APC supports services associated with manuscript administration, peer-review coordination, editorial processing, article formatting, online publication, website hosting, digital accessibility, Crossref DOI registration, and publication certificate issuance.

13. Can authors request a discount or fee concession?

Authors experiencing genuine financial difficulty may contact the GSCBPS Editorial Office before making payment. Any discount, concession, or reduction in the APC is considered individually, remains entirely discretionary, and cannot be guaranteed.

14. Can the Article Processing Charge be refunded?

The APC is generally non-refundable after the article has been published and the agreed publication services have been completed. Authors should verify the manuscript details, applicable charges, and payment information before completing payment.

15. Can charges apply to corrections requested after publication?

Charges may apply when authors request substantial modifications after an article has been published, particularly when the requested changes require additional editorial, production, or technical work. Necessary corrections arising from a journal production error are handled according to the journal's correction policy.

16. How can authors obtain clarification about the applicable APC?

Authors should review the complete Article Processing Charges information provided on this page. Questions concerning manuscript length, number of authors, additional charges, discounts, payment methods, or invoices may be sent to the GSCBPS Editorial Office before payment.