Fee Structure

Fee Structure Policy

Journal of Accounting & Business Archive Review (JABAR)

The Journal of Accounting & Business Archive Review (JABAR) is committed to advancing high-quality research in accounting, finance, corporate governance, business management, auditing, and related disciplines. The journal adheres to an author- and reader-friendly publication model that eliminates all financial barriers, ensuring inclusive, ethical, and globally accessible scholarly communication. This Free Fee Structure Policy provides a comprehensive overview of the cost-free services available to authors and readers.

1. Policy Overview

The journal operates under a completely free-of-cost publishing model, which guarantees that authors are not required to pay fees at any stage of manuscript submission, review, or publication. This policy reflects the journal’s commitment to supporting researchers from diverse institutional and economic backgrounds, including early-career scholars and those from developing regions.

2. No Submission Fees

  • Fee: None

  • Authors may submit manuscripts without any financial obligation.

  • Submission covers all types of contributions, including:

    • Original research articles

    • Review papers

    • Case studies

    • Conceptual analyses

    • Short communications

  • The journal conducts initial editorial screening and scope evaluation free of charge, promoting equitable access to publication opportunities.

3. No Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • Fee: None

  • JABAR does not impose any Article Processing Charges.

  • Editorial and peer-review activities are provided at no cost, including:

    • Plagiarism and similarity checks

    • Double-blind peer review

    • Editorial assessment and manuscript revisions

  • Manuscript decisions are based solely on academic merit, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the field, without any financial considerations.

4. No Publication, Formatting, or Hosting Fees

  • Fee: None

  • Upon acceptance, authors are not required to pay for publication, which includes:

    • Professional copyediting and proofreading

    • Typesetting, formatting, and layout

    • DOI registration and metadata assignment

    • Online hosting, digital archiving, and indexing

    • Publication of supplementary materials, figures, tables, and appendices

  • Inclusion in thematic or special issues is also free of charge.

5. Open Access at No Cost

  • Fee: None

  • All published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide.

  • There are no subscription fees or paywalls, enhancing visibility, accessibility, and citation potential.

  • This ensures that research is available to academic communities, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.

6. Free DOI Assignment, Indexing, and Archiving

  • The journal provides the following at no cost:

    • DOI (Digital Object Identifier) assignment

    • Indexing in national and international academic databases

    • Long-term digital preservation in repositories

    • Metadata management and discoverability

  • These services maximize global visibility and scholarly impact.

7. Free Editorial Correspondence and Certificates

Authors receive several official documents free of charge, including:

  • Manuscript submission acknowledgment

  • Peer review reports (on request)

  • Editorial decision letters

  • Acceptance certificates

  • Publication certificates

These documents are suitable for academic, professional, or institutional purposes.

8. No Hidden or Indirect Charges

  • The journal explicitly declares that there are no hidden fees or optional services that could affect publication decisions.

  • No charges are applied for:

    • Manuscript revisions

    • Resubmissions

    • Supplementary files

    • Copyright transfer or licensing

All operations remain fully transparent and cost-free for authors.

9. Ethical and Sustainable Funding

  • The journal’s free publication model is supported through:

    • Institutional funding

    • Academic sponsorships

    • Editorial volunteer work

    • University or departmental support

  • This ensures that the journal can sustain operations while maintaining zero costs for authors and readers.

10. Summary Table of Free Fee Structure

Publication Stage Fee Status Description
Manuscript Submission Free Submission without any charges
Peer Review Process Free Plagiarism checks, double-blind review, revisions handled free of cost
Article Processing & Formatting Free Copyediting, typesetting, layout, DOI assignment included
Online Hosting & Open Access Free Articles freely accessible, no paywalls
Supplementary Materials Free Publication of appendices, datasets, and figures included
Printed Copies Optional Free for institutional archives; additional personal copies optional

11. Commitment to Equity and Scholarly Excellence

JABAR’s free fee structure demonstrates the journal’s commitment to:

  • Equity: Supporting early-career researchers, independent scholars, and contributors from underfunded institutions.

  • Transparency: Ensuring all processes are cost-free with no hidden fees.

  • Accessibility: Promoting global knowledge dissemination through open access.

  • Integrity: Upholding ethical standards in publishing decisions based solely on academic quality.

This comprehensive Free Fee Structure Policy ensures that all stages of manuscript submission, review, and publication in JABAR are fully cost-free, promoting high-quality, ethical, and globally inclusive research in accounting, business, and management studies.

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