Article Processing Fee (APF)

International Journal of Social Sciences, Language and Linguistics (IJSSLL)

The International Journal of Social Sciences, Language and Linguistics (IJSSLL) is a self-funded, open-access journal committed to the free and wide dissemination of scholarly research. To maintain high publishing standards and ensure global accessibility, the journal does not receive funding from any government or institution. The Article Processing Fee (APF) is essential to cover operational costs such as website hosting, digital object identifier (DOI) assignment, plagiarism screening, typesetting, editorial management systems, and digital archiving.
Article Publication Fee (APF): Upon acceptance of a manuscript for publication in IJSSLL, authors are required to pay the following APF to support the editorial process, peer review, and final production of the article.
Fee Structure

International Authors: $100 USD per accepted manuscript

Note: Special issues or requests for accelerated peer review may be subject to additional charges. Authors will be informed prior to acceptance if any such fees apply.
Payment Schedule

The APF must be paid within 1 to 2 days of receiving the acceptance notification.
Failure to make payment within the given timeframe may result in publication delays or article withdrawal.
Payment Methods

Authors can pay the APF using the following methods: PayPal, Western Union, Wise (formerly Transfer Wise)

If you encounter any issues with the payment process or require alternate payment arrangements, please contact the journal team at:

Email: editor.ijssll@randspublications.org
Discounts and Waivers

IJSSLL supports equitable access to publication opportunities and offers partial waivers and discounts to authors from developing countries or those with demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility for Waivers

Authors residing in low-income countries (as defined by the World Bank)

Students currently enrolled at accredited academic institutions (with proof of status)

Application Process

Waiver requests must be submitted at the time of manuscript submission.

Authors should email a formal request with relevant supporting documents (e.g., student ID, affiliation certificate, country of residence).

Requests submitted after acceptance will not be considered.

Waiver Applications: 
Refund Policy

Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, the APF becomes non-refundable.
The corresponding author assumes responsibility for the full payment. IJSSLL does not offer refunds under any circumstances, including author withdrawal after payment.
Need Help?

For any inquiries or technical difficulties related to the APF payment process, feel free to reach out:

Editorial Office: editor.ijssll@randspublications.org