Article Processing Charges

To sustain the journal’s operations and maintain high-quality publishing standards, the International Journal of Ayurveda360 applies Article Processing Charges (APCs) only upon manuscript acceptance.

There are no submission fees or hidden charges at any stage of the publication process.

No Other Fees:
We do not charge for submission, editorial review, language editing, page layout, color figures, membership, subscriptions, or any other supplementary service. The APC is the only fee payable and is charged only after the manuscript is accepted for publication.

APC Structure (Effective from Volume 2, Issue 2 – October 2025)

INR 1500: For articles reviewed by 2 independent reviewers (standard peer review)
INR 1700: For articles requiring evaluation by 3 reviewers (typically those with complex biostatistical or methodological content)
INR 2000: For authors requesting a printed copy of the journal issue (includes INR 1500 APR + INR 500 print copy charge)

What the APC Covers

Remuneration for peer reviewers
DOI (Digital Object Identifier) assignment via CrossRef
Similarity check report using iThenticate
Online hosting and global access to the article
Archiving in public repositories such as Zenodo
Permanent digital preservation through CLOCKSS/LOCKSS via PKP Preservation Network
Certificates of publication for all listed authors
Editorial and technical management, formatting, and metadata registration

Waivers and Discounts

Authors from low-income regions or those facing financial constraints may apply for a partial or full waiver.
Requests for waivers or discounts must be made prior to submission.

Payment Process

Detailed instructions for APC payment will be provided after the manuscript is accepted for publication.
Payments are accepted through secure and verified channels.