Author Fee

Author Fees

Journal: Media for Empowerment, Mobilization, and Innovation in Research & Community (MEMOIRS-C)

1) Article Processing Charge (APC)

  • Volumes 1–3 (Issues 1–2): IDR 150,000 per accepted paper.
  • Starting Volume 4, Issue 1: USD 40 per accepted paper, supported by a comprehensive waiver policy to ensure equitable access.

Charging point: APC is requested only upon acceptance. No submission fees.

2) Waiver Policy

  • Authors from low-income countries: Full waiver (USD 0). (Eligibility refers to widely used international classifications.)
  • Corresponding author with notable academic impact: Full waiver when the corresponding author demonstrates a sustained record (e.g., h-index ≥ 5 in Scopus or Web of Science).

Our waiver scheme reflects a commitment to inclusivity—enabling authors from diverse backgrounds to contribute without financial barriers.

3) How to Request a Waiver

  1. When: At submission or immediately after acceptance notification.
  2. How: Email the Editorial Office with subject “APC Waiver Request — [Manuscript ID]”.
  3. Provide: (a) Basis for eligibility (e.g., country or metrics), (b) brief justification, (c) supporting link or document (e.g., author profile).
Editorial fairness: Waiver decisions do not influence peer-review outcomes. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit and ethics.

4) Recognition of Reviewers

MEMOIR&C values rigorous and timely peer review. Eligible reviewers may receive an APC discount voucher as acknowledgment. Details (value, validity, and terms) are provided in the reviewer’s thank-you communication.

5) Payment & Invoicing

  • Invoices are issued upon acceptance. Payment methods and account details are shared securely via email.
  • Any applicable bank charges are the responsibility of the payer.
  • APC payments are non-refundable once the article enters production (post-acceptance).

Questions about fees or waivers? Please contact the Editorial Office via the journal homepage: memoirs-c.org.