APCs

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

 

Acknowledgment of Article Processing Charges (APCs)

By submitting an article to the International and Comparative Law Review (ICLR), authors acknowledge and accept the following journal’s Article Processing Charges (APC) policy.

To ensure the sustainability of open access publishing, ICLR requires Article Processing Charges (APCs). These fees are applied solely to cover the essential costs of the publication process, including:

  • Editorial management,
  • Peer review,
  • Digital infrastructure,
  • Typesetting, and
  • Long-term archiving.

APCs are applied only after the review process has been completed and the paper has been formally accepted for publication. This ensures that APCs do not create barriers to submitting high-quality scholarly work for consideration.

ICLR operates as a non-commercial academic journal under the auspices of a higher education institution. APCs are utilized transparently and without profit, solely to sustain the journal’s operations and maintain its financial independence. This independence is critical for ensuring the journal’s impartiality, scholarly standards, and freedom from reliance on sponsorships or advertisements. APCs are implemented solely to cover necessary costs, ensuring the journal’s operations remain sustainable and accessible to a global audience. By applying APCs transparently and equitably, ICLR fosters high-quality, independent academic research while promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and the global exchange of knowledge.

Pricing

The APC structure is as follows:

  • Standard APC: 300 EUR per accepted paper.
  • Reduced APC for Early-Career Researchers: 50% discount (150 EUR per accepted paper).

Eligibility for Reduced APCs

The reduced APC rate applies to early-career researchers, defined as:

  • Ph.D. students, or
  • Postdoctoral researchers within four years of obtaining their Ph.D. at the time of submission.
  • Applicable only in a case of articles submitted exclusively by an single author or group of authors who meet the above definition of early career researcher.

This reduction supports the inclusion of emerging scholars in academic discourse, ensuring financial constraints do not hinder the publication of valuable research.

Waivers for Researchers at Risk

ICLR is committed to supporting researchers at risk, defined as scholars whose academic work is endangered due to:

  • War or armed conflict,
  • Persecution,
  • Human rights violations, or
  • Other life-threatening circumstances.

For eligible researchers, full waivers of APCs may be granted, enabling them to share their work without financial burden. This reflects the journal’s dedication to inclusivity and the protection of vital academic contributions under challenging conditions.

For questions or concerns regarding APCs, authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office at iclr@upol.cz.