Publication Charges

The Computing Science and Technology International Journal (CSTIJ) is committed to open-access publishing, ensuring that all research is freely available to the global community without subscription barriers. To support the costs associated with peer review, editorial processing, hosting, and long-term archiving, CSTIJ charges a nominal Article Processing Fee (APF) upon acceptance.

Fee Structure

• Publication Fee: $100 USD per accepted article.

• Payment Timing: Invoiced only after the manuscript is formally accepted (post-peer review).

• Waivers: Partial/full waivers may be considered for authors from low-income countries or under exceptional circumstances (contact us).

What Does the Fee Cover?

• Rigorous double-blind peer review by international experts.

• Professional copyediting and formatting to meet journal standards.

• Open-access publication under CC BY 4.0 license (retain copyright).

• Indexing in major databases

• Long-term digital preservation and DOI assignment.

Payment Methods

Accepted authors will receive an invoice with secure payment options, including:

• Credit/debit card (via online portal).

• Bank transfer (details provided in the invoice).

Transparency Policy

• No submission fees or hidden charges.

• Fees are only applied after acceptance, ensuring authors pay only for approved manuscripts.

• Fee waivers are evaluated case-by-case to promote inclusivity.

For questions, contact us.

Key Notes

• Ethical Compliance: CSTIJ follows COPE guidelines (fees never influence editorial decisions).

• Refunds: No refunds post-payment, except in cases of editorial error.