Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Journals published by Sin-Chn Scientific Press Pte. Ltd. adopt a golden open-access model, which means free access and reuse of all materials in an article provided they are properly credited. Referring to the open access and copyright and license policies, authors of accepted articles should pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs incurred in the publication process, including but not limited to the peer-review process, copyediting, type setting, and editorial staff’s salary. APCs will usually be borne by the author’s institution or the funding.

Waiver Policy

Sin-Chn Scientific Press encourages and supports authors from low-income countries to disseminate their research achievements by offering APC waivers or discounts. Such applications can be sent to editorial_office@sin-chn.net. The publisher grants certain APC discounts to reviewers and editors, and discounts will be given on a case-by-case basis by the journal office.

When applying for waivers or discounts, authors should provide basic information, including: name and affiliation of all authors, article ID and title, journal title, and reason for applying a waiver or discount. Waivers or discounts may be granted on a case-by-case basis.

 

The publisher does not encourage the withdrawal of a manuscript, exceptions exist. If a withdrawal is initiated, US$ 200 will be paid addressing the cost of the peer-reviewed process. More details, please refer to the withdrawal policy.