Author Fees

Here is an example of an Author Fee Structure for the Journal of Laguna Geography (Joulage). This structure outlines the fees authors may need to pay for manuscript submission, review, and publication.

Author Fees for the Journal of Laguna Geography

To maintain the Journal of Laguna Geography's high standards and cover the costs associated with manuscript processing, peer review, and publication, the journal charges authors a range of fees depending on the stage of the submission and the services required.

Below is a breakdown of the Author Fees:

1. Submission Fee

  • Amount: Free / Waived

    • The Journal of Laguna Geography does not charge an initial submission fee. Authors can submit their manuscripts for peer review without any cost at this stage.

2. Article Processing Charge (APC)

  • Amount: IDR 0,-

    • An Article Processing Charge (APC) is required after acceptance of a manuscript for publication. This fee helps cover the costs of manuscript formatting, typesetting, and making the article available online.

    • The APC is applicable only once the manuscript has gone through the peer review process and has been accepted for publication.

  • Discounts/Waivers:

    • The journal offers waivers or discounts on the APC for authors from developing countries or those experiencing financial hardship. To apply for a waiver or discount, authors must submit a request at the time of manuscript acceptance.

    • Additionally, institutional or collaborative authors may receive a discount based on their affiliation or sponsorship.

3. Color Figures/Images Fee

  • Amount: IDR 0,-

    • Authors who wish to include color images or figures in their article will be required to pay a fee for each image. This fee helps cover the additional costs of printing and online publication of color figures.

  • Note: Black and white images/figures are free of charge, but any figure or image that is formatted for color publication will incur this fee.

4. Supplementary Materials Fee

  • Amount: IDR 0,-

    • Authors who wish to include supplementary materials (e.g., data sets, extended tables, multimedia files) will be charged a fee to ensure proper integration and hosting on the journal’s platform. This fee helps with the storage, hosting, and accessibility of supplementary materials.

5. Rush Processing Fee

  • Amount: IDR 0,-

    • Authors who wish to expedite the publication process may choose to pay a Rush Processing Fee. This ensures faster manuscript handling, peer review, and publication within 2-3 weeks after acceptance.

    • This service is available on request and subject to availability.

6. Reprints and Additional Copies

  • Printed Reprints:

    • Authors may purchase printed reprints of their published article at a cost of IDR 0 per copy (excluding shipping).

  • Additional Electronic Copies:

    • Additional copies of the article in electronic format can be purchased at a fee of IDR 0 per copy.

7. Payment Methods

  • Accepted Payment Methods:

    • Payments for article processing charges, figure fees, and reprints can be made via:

      • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)

      • Bank Transfer (details will be provided upon invoice)

      • PayPal (for international authors)

  • Invoice Issuance:

    • After a manuscript is accepted for publication, an invoice will be sent to the corresponding author with instructions on how to proceed with the payment.

8. Refunds and Cancellations

  • Refund Policy:

    • Once payment is received for APC, colour images, or supplementary materials, no refunds will be issued, except in cases where the journal decides to withdraw a manuscript from publication before it is finalized.

    • If a manuscript is rejected after submission and peer review but before acceptance, authors will not be required to pay the APC.

9. Financial Assistance and Discounts

  • Waivers for Developing Countries:

    • The journal provides a waiver or reduction in the APC for authors from low-income and middle-income countries, as recognized by the World Bank. Authors can apply for this waiver when submitting their manuscript.

  • Institutional Discounts:

    • Authors affiliated with institutions that have established agreements with the journal may be eligible for discounted fees. Institutions should contact the journal’s editorial office for more information about these arrangements.

Contact for Fee Inquiries

For any questions regarding fees, payment options, or financial assistance, authors can contact the Journal of Laguna Geography editorial team at:

By clearly outlining these fees, the Journal of Laguna Geography ensures transparency and fairness in its publication process. These fees contribute to maintaining high-quality academic standards, facilitating global access to research, and supporting the editorial and production processes.