Global Multidisciplinary Journal (GMJ) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to the wide dissemination of high-quality research. In order 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 Multidisciplinary Journal (GMJ) is:
USD 275 (Two Hundred Seventy-Five US Dollars)
This fee is applicable per accepted manuscript and is charged only after the successful completion of peer review and final acceptance.
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 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
Global Multidisciplinary Journal (GMJ) 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
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APC waivers or discounts may be considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly for authors from low-income or developing countries.
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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
The payment of APCs does not influence editorial decisions. All manuscripts 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 GMJ’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
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Authors are advised to verify whether APCs are eligible for reimbursement by their institutions or funding agencies.
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Any applicable taxes are handled in accordance with local regulations.
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 of the journal website.