Publication Fees & APC Policy

Last Updated: 07/05/2026

The Journal of Sustainable Innovation and Impact (JSII), ISSN 3051-8083, operates an open access publishing model. Editorial decisions are independent of authors’ ability to pay. Any publication fees apply only after acceptance and do not influence editorial assessment or peer-review outcomes.

1. Current Fees

  • Submission fee: None
  • Article Processing Charge (APC): €380 payable upon acceptance, before publication
  • Page/colour charges: None, as JSII is online-only

2. What the APC Covers

The APC supports editorial production, copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration through Crossref, online hosting, archiving, and digital preservation activities.

3. Waivers & Discounts

JSII may consider full or partial APC waivers or discounts in the following cases:

  • Authors based in low- or lower-middle-income countries according to World Bank classification
  • Authors without institutional or grant funding
  • Invited articles, special issues, or manuscripts of exceptional public or societal relevance, at the Editorial Board’s discretion

Important: Waivers and discounts are not automatic and are granted at the discretion of the editors or publisher, subject to budget and policy. To request consideration, contact the Editorial Office at submission or immediately upon acceptance: editorial@thesustainimpact.com.

4. Payment & Invoices

  • Method: Secure online payment via PayPal, with credit and debit cards supported. A PayPal payment receipt is provided automatically.
  • Formal invoice: Available on request. Please email editorial@thesustainimpact.com with billing information, including institutional details, VAT note, or purchase order number where applicable.
  • Bank transfer: May be arranged upon request; processing may take longer than card or PayPal payment.
  • Taxes: Any applicable taxes, such as VAT, will appear on the invoice or receipt where relevant.
  • Timing: Invoices are issued upon acceptance; payment is due prior to publication.

5. Policy Changes

Any change to fees or waiver terms will be announced on this page in advance. Changes will not apply retroactively to manuscripts already accepted or under review at the time of the change.

6. Related Policies

See also: Open Access & Licensing Policy, Peer Review Policy, Ethical Guidelines (PEMS), and Complaints & Appeals Policy.

Contact: For queries about APCs, waivers, or invoices, contact the Editorial Office: editorial@thesustainimpact.com.