APC & Waiver Policy

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Article Processing Charges (APCs)
& Waiver Policy

Synergy Publication operates on an open-access model, meaning all published articles are instantly and permanently accessible to anyone, anywhere. To sustain open-access publishing, cover production costs, and maintain professional infrastructure, we charge a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC) upon manuscript acceptance.

No subscription fees • No paywalls • Instant access

Where Your APC Goes

Why Do We Charge APCs?

Unlike traditional publishers, we do not charge subscription fees or hide content behind paywalls. APCs are used directly to fund:

Editorial Operations

Managing peer review coordination, system maintenance, and plagiarism checks.

Production & Layout

Formatting manuscripts into professional PDF and HTML versions, preparing figures, and copyediting.

Digital Preservation

Allocating CrossRef DOIs, metadata deposits, XML conversions, and database indexing.

Web Hosting

Storing publications on high-speed, secure servers with reliable uptime.

Fee Structure

APC Fee Structure

Our nominal charges depend on the specific journal and the author's residency status. The live fee structures for our journals are detailed below:

APC Fee Structure of the Each Journals

Our nominal charges depend on the specific journal and the author's residency status. The live fee structures for our journals are detailed below:

Journal Details	APC for Indian Authors	APC for International Authors	Actions
Advances in Educational Studies and Inclusive Practices	INR 500 (Up to 2 Authors) + INR 500 / extra author DOI: INR 500 (Optional)	USD 50 (Up to 6 Authors) + USD 10 / extra author DOI: USD 0 (Optional)	Visit Website
Journal of Advancing Global Order, Regions, and Antiquity	INR 500 (Up to 2 Authors) + INR 500 / extra author DOI: INR 500 (Optional)	USD 50 (Up to 6 Authors) + USD 10 / extra author DOI: USD 0 (Optional)	Visit Website
Journal of SPHERES	INR 500 (Up to 2 Authors) + INR 500 / extra author DOI: INR 500 (Optional)	USD 50 (Up to 6 Authors) + USD 10 / extra author DOI: USD 0 (Optional)	Visit Website
Journal of Transformative Pedagogies and Learner Engagement Online ISSN: 3139-2784	INR 1,500 (Up to 2 Authors) + INR 500 / extra author DOI: INR 500 (Optional)	USD 50 (Up to 6 Authors) + USD 10 / extra author DOI: USD 0 (Optional)	Visit Website
Synergy: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies Online ISSN: 3048-7005	INR 3,500 (Up to 2 Authors) + INR 500 / extra author DOI: INR 0 (Optional)	USD 100 (Up to 6 Authors) + USD 10 / extra author DOI: USD 0 (Optional)	Visit Website

DOI Policy

1. DOI (Optional): INR 500
Authors who wish to obtain a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for their article must pay an additional INR 500 along with the APC. A DOI will be displayed on the article webpage and in the published PDF. However, the DOI will not be registered or activated until the DOI fee has been received. Once the payment is confirmed, the DOI will be registered and become fully active and resolvable.

2. DOI Included: INR 0 (Included in APC)
No additional fee is required. The DOI registration cost is already included in the Article Processing Charge (APC).

No Upfront Costs

There are no submission fees; APCs are charged only after the manuscript passes peer review and is formally accepted for publication.

Equity & Inclusion

Fee Waiver & Discount Program

We believe that financial constraints should never prevent the publication of high-quality research. Synergy Publication offers waivers and discounts under the following circumstances:

Low-Income
Economies

100%

Full Waiver

Authors from countries classified as low-income economies by the World Bank receive a complete waiver on APCs.

World Bank Classification

Lower-Middle-Income
Economies

50%

Discount

Authors from lower-middle-income economies are eligible for a half-price discount on APCs.

World Bank Classification

Student
Researchers

Var.

Case-by-Case

Underfunded students or researchers without institutional support can apply for a waiver during submission.

Official Letter Required

100% Waiver

50% Discount

Student Waiver

Financial constraints should never be a barrier to sharing quality research with the world.