Article Processing Charges

The Journal of Narrative Studies and Literary Research (JNSLR) is committed to maintaining transparency regarding all financial aspects associated with scholarly publishing. The journal may operate under either a No Article Processing Charge (No APC) model or an Article Processing Charge (APC) model. The applicable publishing model will always be clearly communicated on the journal's official website.

If No APC Applies

Authors are not required to pay any fees for the following services:

  • Manuscript Submission
  • Peer Review
  • Editorial Evaluation
  • Publication of Accepted Manuscripts
A No APC model helps reduce financial barriers and promotes wider participation in scholarly communication.

If APCs Apply

The journal will clearly communicate the following information regarding publication charges.

APC Information Details to Be Provided
Fee Amount Clearly stated applicable publication charge.
Payment Stage When the fee becomes payable.
Services Covered Publishing and production services included.
Waivers Availability of financial assistance.
Discounts Eligibility criteria and applicable conditions.
Refund Policy Applicable refund terms, where relevant.

Editorial Independence

Editorial and peer-review decisions remain completely independent of an author's ability or willingness to pay publication-related fees.

Every manuscript is evaluated solely on the basis of:

Academic Quality
Originality
Relevance
Methodological Rigor
Theoretical Contribution
Research Integrity

Waivers and Financial Support

Where financial support is available, authors experiencing genuine financial constraints may apply for full or partial APC waivers in accordance with the journal's APC policy.

The Article Processing Charges policy is designed to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in scholarly publishing. Any revisions to the fee structure or publication policies will be communicated clearly and in a timely manner through the journal's official communication channels.