ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES

1. Submission Fees

The Journal of Bioscience Studies (JBS) does not impose any submission fees. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts without any financial obligation at the initial stage.

2. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Upon acceptance, the following charges apply for manuscript processing and publication:

  • For National Authors: PKR 25,000

  • For International Authors: USD 150

These charges cover peer review, editorial processing, production, and open-access publication.

3. Changes & Modifications Policy

  • Before Indexing in Google Scholar: Modifications to the manuscript are permitted before indexing, subject to an additional fee equal to the APC.

  • After Indexing in Google Scholar: No further modifications or changes will be entertained.

4. Refund Policy

  • Full Refund: A refund is only applicable in cases of duplicate payment or withdrawal due to editorial or ethical concerns.

  • No Refund: No refunds will be provided once an article is accepted, published, or voluntarily withdrawn by the author.

5. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding article processing charges, modification requests, or refund policies, please contact the editorial office.