UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

(International Open Access, Peer-reviewed, Refereed Journal)

ISSN: 3108-1460 (Online) DOI Prefix: 10.65919

Article Processing Charges (APC) – Publication Fee | UIMRJ

Transparency & Openness

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Gold Open Access

The UnivColl International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (UIMRJ) operates under a strictly Gold Open Access model. We believe that knowledge should be barrier-free. Therefore, all published articles are instantly available to readers worldwide, free of charge.

To support this free access ecosystem, the costs of peer review management, editorial coordination, digital archiving (LOCKSS), and server maintenance are covered by a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC).

Submission is FREE

There are absolutely no charges for submitting a manuscript for review.

Rejection is FREE

If your paper is not accepted, you pay nothing. No hidden evaluation fees.

Pay ONLY on Acceptance

Fees are payable only after the peer-review process confirms acceptance.

Fee Structure

Session 2025-26
Domestic

Indian Authors

[2000] INR

Processing Fees

International

Foreign Authors

$ [50] USD

Includes Transaction Fees

What is included in this fee?
DOI Registration Active DOI assignment via CrossRef for citation tracking.
Plagiarism Check Professional screening via Turnitin / iThenticate.
E-Certification Official publication certificate for all authors.
Lifetime Hosting Secure server space & digital preservation (LOCKSS).

Financial Transparency

To build trust, here is exactly how your Article Processing Charge (APC) is utilized:

Technical Infrastructure 30%

High-speed server maintenance, SSL Security, Website Uptime, and Digital Archiving.

Editorial Services 25%

Coordination, Copy-editing, Typesetting (PDF/HTML generation), and Proofreading.

Indexing & IDs 20%

DOI Registration fees (paid to CrossRef), Metadata submission (XML), and SEO.

Anti-Plagiarism 15%

Licensing costs for premium detection software (Turnitin / iThenticate / DrillBit).

Administrative 10%

Author communication, E-Certification generation, and Banking transaction taxes.

"No Hidden Charges" Policy

Anti-Predatory Commitment

Unlike predatory journals, UIMRJ values integrity. We have a strict policy against hidden costs. We do NOT charge for:

No Fast-Track Fee

We do not sell speed. We value Quality Review over paid shortcuts.

No Page Count Fee

Knowledge has no limits. No extra charge for Long Papers or appendices.

No Color Figure Fee

Visuals matter. Unlimited Color Images are allowed at no extra cost.

No Co-Author Fee

Collaboration is key. Up to 5 Authors are included in the standard APC.

Waivers & Cancellations

Our commitment to inclusivity and operational sustainability.

Financial Support

Partial Waiver Policy

Authors from UN-classified "Low-Income Countries" may be eligible for a Partial Waiver (up to 50%).

Requests must be made during submission.
Strict Policy

Refund & Cancellation

Once the APC is paid and the DOI is assigned, No Refunds will be issued.

Why? Costs for third-party services (DOI registration & Plagiarism Checks) are incurred immediately.
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