Publication Fees

The Journal of Content Validation operates under an Open Access model, ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to scholars, practitioners, and the general public. To support the editorial and publishing process, the following publication fees are applied:

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Upon acceptance of your manuscript for publication, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is required to cover the costs associated with the peer review, editing, typesetting, and publication of the article. The APC is outlined as follows:

  • Standard APC: USD $300 (or its equivalent in other currencies)
    This fee applies to most articles submitted and covers all aspects of publication, including peer review and final editing.

  • Discounted APC: USD $150 (or its equivalent in other currencies)
    This discounted fee applies to authors from low-income countries as defined by the World Bank.

Fee Waivers

The Journal of Content Validation offers a limited number of fee waivers for authors who are unable to pay the full APC due to financial constraints. Waivers are available on a case-by-case basis and are awarded upon request during the submission process. Authors requesting a waiver should submit a detailed explanation of their financial situation.

Additional Information

  • The APC is only charged upon acceptance of the manuscript.
  • There are no additional hidden charges for figures, tables, or supplementary materials.
  • The publication fee includes indexing of the article in various prestigious databases like Google Scholar, DOAJ, ResearchGate, and more.
  • Authors retain copyright of their work under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

Payment Methods

Payment of the APC can be made through the following methods:

  • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
  • Bank Transfer
  • PayPal

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the publication fees, please contact the Journal of Content Validation editorial team at publication@cvsgm.org. We are happy to assist with any inquiries or concerns regarding the publication process.