Article Processing Charge (APC)

At Jurnal Fisika Unand (JFU), we are committed to maintaining a transparent and accessible publication process. While we strive to support high-quality scientific research without imposing financial barriers, we do have some nominal fees related to the publication of accepted manuscripts. Below are the details of the fees involved:

1. No Submission Fees

  • Online manuscript submission is free of charge (IDR 0,-).
  • Authors can submit their manuscripts for peer review without any financial obligation.

2. No Fees for the Review Process

  • There are no charges for articles submitted online and during the review process (IDR 0,-).
  • Authors will not incur any costs while their manuscript is under review.

3. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

For articles that are successfully reviewed and accepted for publication, the following charges will apply:

  • Article Processing Charge (APC): IDR 1,000,000
    This fee covers the publication costs, including:
    • DOI registration for each article.
    • Article similarity check via Turnitin to ensure academic integrity.

4. Waivers and Discounts

  • Waiver Program: JFU offers a waiver or discount (up to 50%) on the Article Processing Charge (APC) for corresponding authors who are facing financial hardship.
    To request a waiver or discount, authors must submit a formal request via email to the journal office within two days of submitting their manuscript (requests will not be accepted after acceptance).

5. Free Access to Published Content

  • All articles published in JFU are freely accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world. We believe that open access supports the global advancement of science and enhances the visibility and impact of published research.

6. Compliance with Open Access Policies

  • JFU operates in full compliance with the open-access requirements of funding agencies and research institutions. Authors whose work is supported by funders that require open access can publish with JFU without any concerns regarding fees or access restrictions.

7. Commitment to Accessibility

By maintaining transparent and minimal fees, JFU ensures that high-quality research is accessible to a broad global audience, regardless of financial constraints. We encourage researchers from diverse backgrounds to submit their work and contribute to the journal’s growing body of knowledge.