Europe Journal (ISSN 0014-2751) is committed to the principles of open access: making scholarly research freely available to readers worldwide, without subscription or pay-per-view barriers. We believe that knowledge should circulate openly to advance education, public policy, and social change.
As an open access journal, we follow a simple model:
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Readers pay nothing – All articles are free to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.
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Authors contribute – A modest article processing charge (APC) of €1200 EUR is applied only to papers that have been accepted after peer review.
This model ensures that to covering the costs of editorial management, peer review coordination, copyediting, typesetting, digital archiving, and long-term preservation.
What Does Open Access Mean for You?
For Readers (No Charges)
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Free access to all research articles, with no registration or login required.
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Immediate availability – No embargo periods.
For Authors (APC of €1200 EUR per accepted paper)
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One-time APC of €1200 EUR upon final acceptance of your manuscript.
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The fee covers the entire editorial and production process: peer review management, professional copyediting, typesetting, DOI assignment, and PDF generation, and permanent archiving on our website.
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No submission fee – You are not charged when you submit; only accepted papers incur the APC.
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No hidden costs – There are no charges for color figures, supplementary materials, or extra pages.
Article Processing Charge (APC) – Detailed Information
| Item | Detail |
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| APC amount | €1200 EUR (per accepted paper) |
| When to pay | Upon final acceptance, after peer review and before publication. |
| Payment methods | Bank transfer, credit card (via secure payment gateway), or institutional invoice. |
| Refund policy | If a paper is rejected after peer review, no fee is charged. If an author withdraws a manuscript within two weeks after publication, a 50% refund may be considered. If the author withdraws the paper after two week, no refund will be considered. |
| Invoicing | Invoices are sent to the corresponding author or the designated institutional contact. |
The APC is intentionally set at a modest level to remain affordable for independent researchers, graduate students, and scholars from underfunded institutions, while still sustaining the journal’s operations.
Why Do We Charge an APC?
Open access publishing requires sustainable funding. Traditional subscription journals recover costs through library fees; open access journals replace that revenue with APCs. Our APC directly supports:
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Peer review management – Editorial office salaries, submission system maintenance.
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Professional copyediting and proofreading – Ensuring language quality and consistency.
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Typesetting and XML conversion – Preparing articles for online distribution and indexing.
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DOI registration – Each article receives a permanent digital object identifier.
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Permanent archiving – Long-term preservation, and institutional repositories.
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Website hosting and security – Maintaining a fast, reliable, and secure journal platform.
We keep administrative costs lean and do not profit excessively from APCs. Any surplus is reinvested into the journal’s development and outreach.
Funding Your APC
Many institutions, research funders, and grant agencies provide funds specifically for open access APCs. You may consider:
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Institutional open access funds – Ask your university library or research office.
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Research grants – Many grant agencies allow APC costs as eligible expenses.
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Consortium agreements – Some national or regional library consortia have agreements that cover APCs for affiliated authors.
If you need an invoice sent directly to your institution or funder, please contact our editorial office at editors@europejournal.net after acceptance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to pay the APC before peer review?
No. The APC is payable only after your paper is accepted. There is no submission fee.
2. Is the APC refundable if my paper is rejected?
You will not have paid anything if the paper is rejected. Only accepted papers incur the APC.
3. Does the APC include color figures or supplementary materials?
Yes. There are no extra charges.
4. Who pays the APC – the corresponding author or the institution?
That is for you and your co-authors to decide. We accept payments from individuals, institutions, or funders. We can issue an invoice addressed to your university or research grant.
5. Is the journal genuinely open access?
Yes. All articles are freely available on our website immediately upon publication. There are no paywalls, registration requirements, or embargo periods.
Contact for Open Access & APC Inquiries
If you have any questions about our open access policy, the APC, waivers, or payment procedures, please contact:
Open Access Coordinator
Europe Journal
Email: editors@europejournal.net
Please put “Open Access inquiry” in the subject line.
Europe Journal – Making high-impact research free for all readers, sustainably supported by a modest author fee.