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Zero Article Processing Charges
IJTIMES does not charge any fee from authors — not at submission, not after review,
and not upon acceptance. Publishing your research with us is completely free.
✅ No Submission Fee
✅ No Processing Fee
✅ No Publication Fee
🆕 Everything Included — At No Cost
Every service offered by IJTIMES to authors is provided entirely free of charge. Here is what you receive when you publish with us:
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Online Submission
Submit your manuscript through our online portal at no charge. No submission fee is required at any stage.
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Peer Review
Every submission undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process, entirely free of cost to authors.
FREE
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Open Access Publishing
Accepted articles are published in full open access, freely readable and downloadable by anyone worldwide.
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DOI Assignment
Each published article receives a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring permanent citability, at no charge.
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Digital Archiving
Your article is archived across multiple secure servers, guaranteeing long-term availability without any additional fee.
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Publication Certificate
Authors receive an official digital certificate of publication for every accepted paper — completely free.
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🌐 Our Commitment to Open Science
IJTIMES was founded on the belief that high-quality research should be freely accessible — to both those who produce it and those who benefit from it. The traditional Article Processing Charge (APC) model, where authors pay thousands of dollars to publish, creates an unjust barrier, particularly for researchers from developing nations, independent scholars, and early-career academics.
We are committed to a Diamond Open Access model, where:
- Authors pay nothing to submit or publish.
- Readers pay nothing to access published articles.
- Research is disseminated immediately, without embargo or paywall.
This commitment is sustained through our institutional support and the dedication of our editorial volunteers — allowing us to maintain rigorous peer review standards while keeping the journal free for everyone.
Typical APC Journal
IJTIMES
Submission Fee
₹500 – ₹2,000
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Processing / Review Fee
₹2,000 – ₹10,000
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Publication / APC
₹5,000 – ₹50,000+
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Open Access Fee
USD 500 – USD 3,000
FREE
Page / Colour Charges
USD 50 – USD 300
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Certificate Fee
USD 10 – USD 50
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🏆 What You Gain as an IJTIMES Author
Publishing with IJTIMES gives you all the benefits of a reputable, peer-reviewed journal — without any financial burden:
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Immediate and permanent open access for all readers — no paywalls, no embargo period.
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Global visibility: your research is accessible to readers, academics, and practitioners in every country.
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Fast editorial decisions — typically within 15 days of submission.
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Rigorous double-blind peer review maintaining the highest academic standards.
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DOI-linked permanent record ensuring your work is correctly cited forever.
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Monthly publication schedule with 4 issues per year — your accepted paper is published without delay.
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Indexing in major academic databases, increasing discoverability and citation potential.
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Official publication certificate provided to all authors upon article acceptance.
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Author retains full copyright with flexible Creative Commons licensing options.
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Dedicated editorial support throughout the submission and revision process.
📝 Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Article Processing Charges and fees at IJTIMES:
Does IJTIMES charge any fee to submit a manuscript?
No. There is absolutely no submission fee. Authors can submit their manuscripts through our online portal completely free of charge.
Is there an Article Processing Charge (APC) after acceptance?
No. IJTIMES does not charge any Article Processing Charge (APC) at any stage — before submission, after review, or upon acceptance. Publication is entirely free for authors.
Are there any hidden charges such as page fees or colour charges?
No hidden charges of any kind. There are no page fees, colour figure charges, typesetting fees, or any other costs associated with publishing in IJTIMES.
Is IJTIMES a predatory journal that offers free publishing?
No. IJTIMES is a legitimate, peer-reviewed open access journal with ISSN 2455-2585. Our no-fee model is funded through institutional support, not author charges. Every submission undergoes rigorous double-blind peer review before acceptance.
How does IJTIMES sustain itself without APCs?
IJTIMES is supported through institutional funding and our commitment to the principle that quality research should be freely accessible to both authors and readers. We believe the traditional APC model creates a barrier to knowledge sharing — especially for researchers from developing nations — and we are proud to offer a fully free alternative.
What if I accidentally make a payment to IJTIMES?
Since IJTIMES charges no fees, any payment received in error will be fully refunded. Please notify us within 3 days of the transaction and we will process your refund within 2 working weeks. See our Refund Policy for details.
