Promotif: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat (PJKM) applies an Article Processing Charge of IDR 700,000 for each article accepted for publication. The APC is required only after the manuscript has completed editorial assessment and peer review and has received a formal acceptance decision.
APC at a Glance
Amount
IDR 700,000 per accepted article.
Payment Stage
Payable only after formal acceptance.
Submission Stage
No APC payment is required when submitting.
Editorial Decision
Payment does not replace or influence peer review.
When Is the APC Payable?
1
Manuscript Submission
The author uploads the Title Page and Anonymized Main Document. No APC payment is required at this stage.
2
Editorial and Peer Review
The manuscript undergoes editorial screening, similarity assessment, and peer review according to PJKM procedures.
3
Formal Acceptance
The Editor issues an acceptance decision after all required revisions and editorial requirements have been completed.
4
APC Payment
The corresponding author follows the payment instructions issued by the journal after acceptance.
Rejected manuscripts: Because the APC is payable only after acceptance, manuscripts that are rejected during editorial screening or peer review are not subject to the publication APC.
What Does the APC Cover?
The APC contributes to the journal's publication and platform operations, including:
Editorial Work
Administration of manuscript screening, editorial communication, revision tracking, and publication preparation.
Peer-Review Management
Coordination of reviewer invitations, review reports, editorial evaluation, and revision processes.
Typesetting
Preparation and formatting of the accepted manuscript for publication.
Online Hosting
Maintenance and delivery of published journal content through the online journal platform.
Editorial Independence
Payment does not guarantee publication. Manuscripts are assessed according to journal scope, scientific quality, methodological rigour, ethical compliance, originality, reporting quality, and peer-review findings. The APC is requested only after the editorial decision to accept the article.
Editors and reviewers must not base their recommendations or decisions on an author's institutional affiliation, financial capacity, or payment status. The scientific and ethical evaluation process is separate from APC administration.
Payment Process
After acceptance, the corresponding author should follow only the official payment instructions communicated through the PJKM OJS platform or an official Editorial Office channel. The manuscript title and submission ID should be included when requested so that payment can be matched accurately to the accepted article.
Verify the acceptance decision Use official payment instructions Include the submission ID Keep proof of payment
Payment security: Authors should not send passwords, card credentials, one-time passwords, or unrelated personal financial information to editors or reviewers.
Author Responsibilities
Review the APC Before Submission
Authors should understand the applicable charge and discuss payment responsibility with all co-authors or their institution.
Use Accurate Article Information
The manuscript title, corresponding author, submission ID, and payment reference should be accurate.
Retain Transaction Evidence
Keep the receipt or proof of payment until publication has been completed.
Communicate Through Official Channels
Direct APC questions to the Editorial Office rather than reviewers or unrelated third parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the PJKM APC?
The current APC is IDR 700,000 for each accepted article.
Do I need to pay when submitting?
No. APC payment is required only after the article has been formally accepted.
Will paying the APC guarantee acceptance?
No. Acceptance is based on editorial assessment, peer review, scientific quality, and publication-ethics requirements.
What does the APC cover?
The APC covers editorial work, peer-review management, typesetting, and online hosting.
Who may pay the APC?
Payment may be arranged by the corresponding author, another author, an institution, or a research funder, provided that the accepted article is identified correctly.
Where will payment instructions be provided?
Official instructions should be communicated after acceptance through the journal's authorised OJS or Editorial Office channel.
APC Questions and Payment Confirmation
Questions concerning the APC, payment status, or matching a payment to an accepted manuscript should be directed to the PJKM Editorial Office through the journal's official contact channel. Include the corresponding author's name, manuscript title, and submission ID.
Related Author Resources
Author Registration Author Guidelines Peer Review Process Editorial Independence
Fee review: PJKM may revise the APC when publication operations, journal services, or institutional arrangements change. Authors should consult the current APC page before submission and again when an article is accepted.
PJKM charges IDR 700,000 only after acceptance, while editorial and peer-review decisions remain independent of payment.
