Article Processing Charge
Real Coster: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat operates as a fully open-access journal. All published articles are freely available to readers worldwide at no cost.
To support the costs associated with peer-review management, copyediting, digital archiving, and online publication, the journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.
Article Processing Charge
- Regular Track: IDR 350,000
- Fast Track: IDR 550,000
The APC is charged only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication following the peer-review process. There is no submission fee, and authors are not required to make any payment at the time of manuscript submission.
The journal does not generally recommend the Fast Track option, as expedited processing does not guarantee manuscript acceptance. However, authors with specific circumstances requiring expedited processing may request the Fast Track option. Such requests will be considered by the editorial office and processed provided that they do not conflict with the journal's editorial policies and peer-review procedures.
In the event that an author withdraws a manuscript after acceptance, a withdrawal fee of IDR 300,000 will apply.
Commitment to Accessible Scholarly Publication
The journal recognizes that publication costs may present financial challenges for some authors. The APC is not intended to prevent authors from publishing their scholarly and community-engagement work. Authors are therefore encouraged to contact the editorial office if they experience financial difficulties or require further information regarding the applicable publication charges. Requests for consideration will be reviewed by the editorial office on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the journal's policies and available support mechanisms.
The journal is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible scholarly publishing environment while ensuring that publication fees are used solely to support the quality, sustainability, and accessibility of the journal's publication process.
Payment instructions will be provided to authors upon acceptance of their manuscript. All payments must be completed before the article is scheduled for publication.
For further enquiries regarding the publication fee or possible financial considerations, please contact the editorial office of Real Coster.
