Article Processing Charge
Critical Dialectics is an open-access journal. To support the costs of editorial processing, copyediting, typesetting, online publication, DOI registration, website maintenance, and digital archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable to accepted articles.
APC Rates
| Author Location | APC |
|---|---|
| Authors based in India | ₹1,000 per article |
| Authors based outside India | USD 25 per article |
Important Information
- There is no submission fee.
- There is no fee for peer review.
- The APC is payable only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.
- Payment of the APC has no influence on editorial decisions or peer-review outcomes.
- The APC is charged per article, regardless of the number of authors.
- No additional fee is charged for open-access access to the published article.
The APC supports the journal’s ongoing publication and maintenance while keeping published research freely accessible to readers worldwide.
Waivers and Concessions
Authors who are unable to pay the APC may contact the editorial team to request a partial or full waiver. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will have no bearing on the editorial or peer-review decision.
For APC-related queries, please contact:
Email: criticaldialectics@gmail.com