Publication Fee Structure
The Sequel Education and Research Journal (SERJ) maintains a transparent and affordable pricing model to support the academic community. Below are the detailed costs for online-only publication.
Indian Contributors (INR)
Standard Digital Publication Base Fee: Rs. 800
The base fee covers a standard submission including:
- One primary author.
- A manuscript length of up to 2,000 words.
- Up to 3 visual/technical elements (Images, Diagrams, Graphs, Tables, or Equations).
Supplemental Charges:
- Additional Authors: Rs. 200 per person.
- Extended Word Count: Rs. 200 for every additional 1,000 words.
- Additional Media: Rs. 200 for every extra set of 3 images, tables, or equations.
Note: Every contributing author receives a digital certificate at no extra cost.
International Contributors (USD)
Standard Digital Publication Base Fee: $75
The base fee covers a standard submission including:
- One primary author.
- A manuscript length of up to 2,000 words.
- Up to 3 visual/technical elements (Images, Diagrams, Graphs, Tables, or Equations).
Supplemental Charges:
- Additional Authors: $20 per person.
- Extended Word Count: $20 for every additional 1,000 words.
- Additional Media: $20 for every extra set of 3 images, tables, or equations.
Note: Every contributing author receives a digital certificate at no extra cost.
Journal Policy & Funding
Financial Independence
SERJ is an independent entity that does not receive subsidies from external funding agencies or government bodies. Our modest Article Processing Charges (APC) are reinvested directly into the journal’s infrastructure.
These funds cover:
- Rigorous peer-review management.
- Professional editorial processing.
- Long-term digital archiving and website maintenance.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Adhering to international academic standards and UGC-aligned practices, SERJ commits significant administrative and academic resources once a manuscript moves into the peer-review or acceptance phase.
Please be advised: Processing fees are non-refundable if a manuscript is withdrawn after it has been formally accepted, irrespective of the circumstances. We encourage all authors to thoroughly review our scope and policies before finalizing their submission.