Article processing charges
We provide full open access to all research materials published by us. This allows users to freely access, view, redistribute and re-use the published content. Therefore, we collect Article Processing Charge (APC) to pay for all necessary editorial process expenses.
The APC is payable after acceptance of the article and prior to publication. We will issue an invoice that may be paid by the author or the third party.
We ask to make the payment timely to avoid any delays. Please note that the article will be released for publishing only after the payment is fully processed. If payment is delayed, the editorial office reserves the right to hold or delay publishing. If payment is not received within 30 days of the invoice the article will be removed from publishing.
Payment of this fee (full or discounted) has no bearing on editorial acceptance decision nor the time it takes for the article to move through editorial process.
Discounts
This Publication believes in creating equal publishing opportunities to all researchers and scholars and offers discount to those authors who are affiliated with low or lower-middle income countries based on the World Bank country income classification. Please request your discount at the point of submission.
The APC and the current discount are listed below:
| Article Processing Charge | Discount | Fee amount in USD [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | - | 155 |
| Preferential | -35% | 100 |
[1] For Ukrainian residents the fee shall be in the UAH equivalent of USD. The fee in USD equivalent is fixed, however the amount payable in UAH may fluctuate and will be based on the commercial Raiffeisen Bank USD / UAH rate on the business day of the invoice’s issuance.
The charges above do not cover producing hard copies of the Publication’s current issue or any related delivery charges. You can make a separate request with the Editorial Office at additional fee of 200 USD per copy. If you wish to do so, please contact us ahead of time by emailing at ser@fta.org.ua. Delivery charges will be determined by the carrier and are not controlled by us.
Structure of the APC
We follow the Plan S Price Transparency Framework principles developed by "cOAlition S". Please find below how collected fees are allocated:
- Technical maintenance – updating tools and platforms and their maintenance;
- Editorial process – administration of stages of the editorial process;
- General administrating – transactions related to accounting, legal services and taxes;
- Implementation of innovations – implementation of innovative developments and technological solutions.
Payment Terms and Conditions
Payments can be made:
- with your debit / credit card;
- through a bank based on issued invoice.
Payment can be made by a third party. Please make sure that the author’s name is included with your payment to avoid unnecessary delays and confusion.
Refunds Policy
Refunds are rare and offered only based on valid reasons that make it impossible to publish the article after completion of the editorial process.
APC is not refundable after article is published or in one of the following circumstances:
- withdrawal of an article;
- retraction or correction of an article by the Editorial Board of the Publication;
- force majeure circumstances beyond the control of the parties;
- presence or absence of the article on third-party platforms.