MAK Hill Publications publishes all articles in a comprehensive open-access format, operating under a Creative Commons (CC BY) license. This enables unrestricted, cost-free, and immediate access to scholarly articles for the scientific community and the general public. Moreover, this license permits the content to be reused, provided that appropriate acknowledgment is given to the original source.

In order to sustain the provision of our high-quality publishing services and facilitate free access to readers, authors are required to pay a one-time article processing charge for manuscripts accepted after undergoing a thorough peer-review process. It is important to note that there
are no fees associated with rejected articles, no charges for article submissions, and no additional costs based on the length of an article, the inclusion of figures, or supplementary data.

Publication Fee

One-time Non-Refundable Article Processing/Publication Charges: US $ 425.00 per article.

APCs Coverage detail

• Editorial Services: APCs support the administration and management of the editorial process, including handling manuscript submissions, coordinating peer review, and making editorial decisions.
• Typesetting and Formatting: APCs cover the expenses of typesetting and formatting the accepted manuscripts to meet the journal's style guidelines. This ensures a consistent and professional appearance of the published articles.
• Copyediting and Language Editing: The charges often include professional copyediting services to enhance the manuscript’s clarity, coherence, and grammar. Language editing may also be provided to improve the readability and fluency of non-native English submissions.
• Digital Publishing and Online Hosting: APCs support the online publication of articles, including creating digital versions, hosting them on the journal's website, and ensuring their long-term availability.
• DOI Assignment: The fees cover the assignment of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to articles, making them easily citable and identifiable.
• Indexing and Abstracting Services: APCs often facilitate the inclusion of articles in renowned indexing databases, enhancing their discoverability and visibility among researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders.
• Open Access Licensing: The charges cover the implementation of open access licensing, such as Creative Commons licenses, which allow readers to freely access, share, and reuse published content while properly attributing the original authors.

Discount Policy
To promote global inclusivity in scholarly communication, MAK Hill Publications provides a 20%
discount on Article Processing Charges (APCs) to researchers from low-income and
lower-middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank's classification. Authors who reside in these countries can benefit from reduced APCs, making the publication of their research more affordable.

Return and Refund Policy
Once the editorial office accepts a manuscript for publication, the corresponding author is responsible for paying the manuscript's APC. MAK Hill Publications does not return/refund paid publication fees.

Acknowledgment:
"This policy is adapted from a template provided by the Asian Council of Science Editors. We appreciate their guidance in creating a robust and comprehensive policy."

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