Article Processing Charges (APC)
IJRDO Journal of Tourism and Hospitality is an open journal that is self-funded and is not supported by any institution or government. Article Processing Charges (APC) help to cover the cost of manuscript processing, peer review, editorial, and online publication.
Being an open-access journal, all published articles can be freely accessed by readers all over the world. No subscription or access charge is levied, and users can read, download, and share research without limitations, increasing the visibility and accessibility of scholarly work.
Standard Publication Charges
The Article Processing Charges can only be applied once a manuscript is accepted for publication.
Institutionally or research-supported authors — The authors who are funded by organizations, government agencies, research grants, and so on, are to pay the corresponding APC, as stated in the table below.
Online Publication Charges
The following fee scheme applies according to the kind of manuscript:
| Manuscript Type | USD | EURO | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Articles | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Special Issue Article | XXX | XXX | XXX |
The APC includes processing of submissions, organizing peer review, technical editing, formatting, online publication, maintenance of platforms, and long-term archiving of digital material.
Important Payment Information
Open Access Commitment
The journal is open-access, meaning that all content published in it is free of charge, without access or subscription fees. This facilitates wider spread, availability, and influence of tourism and hospitality research.
Correction & Retraction Policy
The journal has a transparent and ethical correction and retractions approach, which is in accordance with general academic publishing standards.
Minor Corrections
Minor amendments (including changes in authorship, affiliation, or metadata) can be handled post-submission or publication, with editorial review.
Major Issues
In situations of serious errors, ethical issues, plagiarism, or duplicate publication, the journal may take suitable action, which may include:
Corrections and Retractions Fees
Each request to correct, withdraw, or retract is subject to a fee of XXX. Authors must send an official request to the editorial office, with a clear explanation and other appropriate information.
Commitment
IJRDO Journal of Tourism and Hospitality will be transparent in its operations and provide sustainable publication and access to high-quality academic research free of charge.