Global Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (GJHSS)
e-ISSN: 2957-3602
Journal Website: https://www.grpublishing.org/journals/index.php/gjhss
Overview
The Global Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (GJHSS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to the wide dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
To support the editorial workflow, peer review, online hosting, and long-term preservation of published content, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC).
APC Amount
The Article Processing Charge for Global Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (GJHSS) is:
USD 275 (Two Hundred Seventy-Five US Dollars)
This fee is charged per accepted manuscript and is applicable only after the successful completion of peer review and final acceptance of the article.
What the APC Covers
The APC contributes to the costs associated with:
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Editorial management and manuscript handling
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Double-blind peer review process
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Plagiarism screening and ethical compliance checks
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Copyediting and language formatting
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Typesetting and online publication
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DOI assignment and metadata management
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Digital archiving and long-term preservation
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Website maintenance and article hosting
No Submission Fee
The Global Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (GJHSS) does not charge any submission or review fees.
Authors are required to pay the APC only after their manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.
Waivers and Discounts
APC waivers or discounts may be considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly for authors from low-income or developing countries.
Requests for waivers must be submitted before or during the review process and are subject to editorial approval.
Payment Policy
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Payment instructions are provided after manuscript acceptance.
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Accepted methods of payment are communicated by the editorial office.
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APC payments are non-refundable once the article has been published.
Transparency and Editorial Independence
Payment of APCs does not influence editorial decisions.
All manuscripts submitted to GJHSS are evaluated solely on the basis of:
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Academic quality
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Originality
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Methodological rigor
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Relevance to the journal’s scope
The peer review and editorial processes remain completely independent of financial considerations.
APC and Open Access
The APC supports the journal’s Gold Open Access publishing model, ensuring that:
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All published articles are freely accessible worldwide
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No subscription fees are charged to readers
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Research is disseminated without access barriers
Tax and Institutional Support
Authors are advised to verify whether APCs are eligible for reimbursement by their institutions or funding agencies.
Any applicable taxes are handled in accordance with local regulations.
Invoice and Documentation
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An official invoice or payment receipt is provided upon request.
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Institutional and funding acknowledgments may be included in the published article.
Policy Updates
The APC policy may be revised periodically. Any changes will be clearly communicated on the journal website and will apply only to new submissions.
Contact Information
For questions related to APCs, waivers, or payment procedures, authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office through the Contact Us page on the journal website.