Why is APC so expensive?
A general rule of thumb goes that the higher the journal’s profile, the higher the apc. For well-known journals, it’s mostly the prestige of the publication that impacts the price. Publication charges apply after the article has been accepted, in contrast to submission fees that are paid before the peer-review process. Please note: some journals are fully open access journals and if you submit your article to such a journal the apc needs to be paid. Read more about open access journals . Open access publication fees for elsevier titles or apcs, are journal-specific and range from 500 – 5000 us dollars.It’s free to publish your article in a subscription journal, but there are fees for publishing open access articles. You’ll need to check the open access fees for the journal you choose.Yes, you can publish in Scopus indexed journals 2026 without paying publication fees or by paying minimum charges. Many Scopus journals do not charge authors for publication. These journals often cover costs through institutional support, sponsorship, or advertising.Publishing with this journal There are no publication fees (article processing charges or APCs) to publish with this journal.