Publication Ethics
Journal of Communication, Sustainability, and Empowerment is a fully open access journal. To provide free and immediate access to our content for all readers, and to cover the costs associated with the publication process, we charge an Article Processing Charge (APC).
There are no charges for submitting a manuscript. The APC is only payable after a manuscript has been peer-reviewed and formally accepted for publication.
Fee Structure
Our fee structure is designed to be equitable for both local and international researchers. The fees are based on the affiliation of the corresponding author.
Article Submission: 0.00 IDR / 0.00 USD
APC for authors from Indonesian Institutions: 250,000 IDR
APC for authors from International Institutions (outside of Indonesia): Free of charge / 0.00 USD
What Does the Article Processing Charge Cover?
The APC covers the costs of the entire publication process, including:
- Rigorous peer-review management and administration.
- Professional copyediting, typesetting, and layout design.
- Conversion of articles to various formats (PDF, XML).
- Registration and indexing of the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) with CrossRef.
- Permanent archiving and long-term preservation of the articles.
- Hosting and maintenance of the journal's website.
- Payment and Invoicing
The Article Processing Charge (APC) is billed to the corresponding author only after their manuscript has been officially accepted. Detailed payment instructions will be provided along with the letter of acceptance. Payment can be made via bank transfer.