Fee Detail

Dear Authors and Researchers,

Thank you for considering Social Thought and Policy Review as the platform for publishing your valuable research. In order to maintain the high quality of our journal and to cover the costs associated with the publication process, we have established the following fee structure:

APC Structure:

  • National Authors (Pakistan): 16,000 PKR

  • International Authors: 55 USD

Important Notes on Fees:

  • Submission is completely free.

  • The APC is applicable only upon final acceptance of the article for publication.

Our Open Access Commitment

Social Thought and Policy Review is a fully Open Access journal.

  • All published articles are immediately and permanently free to read, download, and share.

  • Authors retain copyright, with their work published under an open Creative Commons license.

Waiver Policy:

We understand that financial constraints may sometimes prevent researchers from covering publication fees. Authors from low-income countries or those facing financial difficulties may request a full and perfect waiver of the APC. Each waiver request will be reviewed confidentially on a case-by-case basis.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and contributing to the advancement of social thought and policy research.

Sincerely,

The Editorial Team
Social Thought and Policy Review