Article Processing Charges

The International Journal of Discourse in Social Science Research (IJDSSR) follows a transparent fee structure to support editorial management, peer review coordination, and manuscript processing.

Fee Structure

1. Article Processing Fee (Authors)

A fee of INR 2500/- is applicable at the time of manuscript submission.

This fee covers:

• Initial editorial screening
• Plagiarism checking
• Double-blind peer review coordination
• Administrative and processing costs
• Publication Cost

2. Concessional Fee for Review Contributors

A reduced fee of INR 1500/- is applicable for authors who have contributed as peer reviewers.

This recognizes their academic contribution to the journal.

Note

• The fee is charged after acceptance for publication.
• All submissions undergo rigorous peer review (COPE standards).
• Decisions are based on academic merit, originality, and relevance.
• No hidden charges at any stage

Refund Policy

• The fee is non-refundable
• Authors should review all guidelines before submission

Eligibility for Concessional Fee

Authors may qualify if they:

• Have completed at least one peer review
• Have received editorial confirmation

The editorial board makes the final decision on eligibility.

Payment Process

• Payment must be completed within 1 week of approval
• Processing begins after payment confirmation
• Payment details will be shared through email.

All published articles are freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

The journal maintains transparency in its fee structure. Charges support editorial processes and open access publishing sustainability.