Article Processing Charges (APC)

Journal of Foreign Language and Educational Research

The Journal of Foreign Language and Educational Research is committed to supporting the dissemination of high-quality scholarly research in the fields of foreign language studies and educational research.

Submission Fee

The journal does not charge any submission fee for manuscripts submitted to the editorial process.

Authors may submit and participate in the review process free of charge.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

An Article Processing Charge (APC) may be applied only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.

The APC is intended to support:

  • Editorial management
  • Peer review administration
  • Copyediting and proofreading
  • Layout editing and production
  • Website maintenance and digital archiving
  • DOI registration and indexing services

The exact amount of APC, if applicable, will be clearly informed to authors before publication.

Payment Policy

Payment of APC is requested only after the manuscript has successfully passed the peer review process and received final acceptance from the editorial board.

Payment of APC does not guarantee acceptance of a manuscript. Editorial decisions are based solely on the quality, originality, and academic merit of the submitted work.

Waiver and Discount Policy

The journal may provide APC waivers or discounts for:

  • Authors from low-income countries
  • Outstanding manuscripts recommended by editors
  • Special issues or collaborative academic programs

Requests for APC waivers or discounts will be evaluated by the editorial board.

Transparency and Publication Ethics

The Journal of Foreign Language and Educational Research maintains transparency in publication fees and adheres to ethical publishing standards.

All fees related to publication will be clearly communicated through the journal website and official correspondence.