Article Processing Charge (APC)

Definition

The fee some open-access journals charge accepted papers to fund free public access — legitimate when disclosed and charged after genuine review; a red flag when exchanged for guaranteed acceptance.

Where it's used

Budgeting publication costs during journal selection
Distinguishing legitimate open access from pay-to-publish schemes

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Predatory Journal Peer Review DOI ABDC Ranking Bibliometrics h-index

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