Article Processing Charge (APC)

Article Processing Charge (APC)

ISCSITR - International Journal of Distributed System Research and Development (ISCSITR-IJDSRD)

At ISCSITR-IJDSRD, we are committed to the principles of open-access publishing — making high-quality research in distributed systems freely accessible to scholars, developers, and institutions worldwide. To sustain this model while maintaining our rigorous editorial standards and technical infrastructure, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to all accepted manuscripts.

APC Fee: $150 USD

  • There are no fees at the time of submission.

  • The APC of $150 USD is payable only after your manuscript is accepted following peer review.

What Does the APC Cover?

Rigorous Peer Review

Every manuscript undergoes a structured double-blind peer review by qualified domain experts. The APC supports the logistics and coordination of this process, ensuring academic rigor, originality, and technical accuracy.

Editorial and Production Support

Our editorial team ensures your manuscript aligns with the journal’s formatting and quality standards. The APC funds services such as formatting, copyediting, layout preparation, and metadata tagging, resulting in a professionally published article.

Open Access Publishing

Your article will be made permanently and freely available under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0). The APC sustains the hosting infrastructure, DOI registration, and perpetual access without subscription barriers.

Indexing and Archiving

Accepted articles are indexed in globally recognized databases such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, SSRN, and others — enhancing visibility and citation potential. The APC supports these integration efforts.

Platform Maintenance and Article Hosting

Funds from the APC also support continuous upgrades to the journal’s online system, secure hosting of digital content, and user interface enhancements to optimize author and reader experience.

Global Dissemination

Through open access and indexing, your article gains global reach, making it accessible to researchers, educators, and professionals in distributed systems without institutional restrictions.

Payment Process

  • Payment is required only after formal acceptance of your article.

  • Authors will receive a detailed invoice with payment instructions.

  • We accept payments via:

    • Bank transfer

    • UPI payment applications (e.g., Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, etc.)

Upon confirmation of payment, your article will proceed to final editing and online publication.

Why an APC?

Charging an APC allows ISCSITR-IJDSRD to:

  • Uphold an open-access publishing model with no subscription barriers

  • Sustain editorial and production quality

  • Ensure visibility through indexing and metadata dissemination

  • Offer rapid publication timelines without compromising on review quality