Article Processing Charges (APC)
IJRDO Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science is an open-access, self-funded journal that is not supported by any institution or governmental organization. Article Processing Charges (APC) are used to cover the costs involved in the processing of manuscripts, peer review, editorial activities, and online publication.
Being an open-access journal, all articles published are free to any reader all over the world. Access and subscription are not charged, and users are free to read, download, and share research, thus fostering increased knowledge sharing in veterinary and animal sciences.
Standard Publication Charges
Only once a manuscript is accepted for publication, Article Processing Charges are applicable.
Authors who are institutionally or research-supported — Any author who is funded by an organization, government, a research grant or any other such sources must pay the relevant APC as indicated in the following table.
Online Publication Charges
The fee schedule is as follows, depending upon the kind of manuscript:
| Manuscript Type | USD | EURO | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Articles | XXX | XXX | XXX |
| Special Issue Article | XXX | XXX | XXX |
The APC includes submission processing, coordination of peer review, technical editing, formatting, online publication, platform maintenance, and long-term digital archiving.
Important Payment Information
Open Access Commitment
The journal is published under a completely open-access policy, meaning that all published articles are freely accessible without any subscription or access control. This method promotes wider visibility, access, and influence of research in veterinary science and animal science.
Correction and Retraction Policy
The journal is open and ethical in corrections and retractions in keeping with the set standards of academic publishing.
Minor Corrections
Minor updates, including those related to authorship, affiliations, or metadata, can be taken into account post-submission or publication, and are open to editorial scrutiny.
Major Issues
When dealing with serious malpractices, ethical issues, plagiarism, or repugnant publication, the journal may take relevant measures, such as:
Corrections and Retractions Fees
An XXX fee will apply to every request for correction, withdrawal, or retraction. The authors need to make an official request to the editorial office, explaining the purpose and giving pertinent information.
Commitment
The IJRDO Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science believes in transparency in its publishing activities, sustainable operations, and affordable access to quality scholarly research.