Article Processing Charges (APC) Policy
AJSMR does not charge authors any fees. There is no article processing charge (APC), no submission fee, no review fee, no page or colour charge, and no publication fee of any kind.
Fees
| Article processing charge (APC) | None (0) |
|---|---|
| Submission fee | None (0) |
| Peer review fee | None (0) |
| Page, colour or figure charges | None (0) |
| Fast-track fee | Not offered |
| Charge to read or download | None: all articles are free to read |
How the Journal Is Funded
The costs of running AJSMR (hosting, DOI registration, editorial management and production) are covered by the publisher, Advaitha Innovative Research Association (AIRA). Editors and reviewers volunteer their time. This diamond open access model means neither authors nor readers pay.
Waivers
Because no fees are charged, no waiver is needed. The same applies to all authors, whatever their country, institution or funding.
Beware of Fraudulent Requests
AJSMR, its editors and its publisher will never ask authors for payment. If you receive an e-mail, invoice or message that claims to come from AJSMR and asks for money in exchange for acceptance or publication, do not pay it. Please report it to editorajsmr@gmail.com.
Changes to this Policy
If this policy ever changes, the change will be announced on this page in advance and will apply only to manuscripts submitted after the announcement date. Manuscripts already submitted will not be charged.
Last updated: September 2026