Article Processing Charges
Transparent open access pricing for Journal of Agronomy Research
Journal of Agronomy Research (JAR) is an open access journal that makes published research immediately available to readers worldwide. Open access improves visibility, supports global knowledge transfer, and enables agronomy research to inform practice, policy, and innovation without subscription barriers.
To sustain this model and maintain high publishing standards, JAR charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. The APC supports peer review, editorial handling, production, hosting, and long term preservation.
Single transparent price for all article types. No submission or review fees.
Global Access
Your research is freely available to agronomists, extension professionals, growers, and policymakers worldwide.
Author Rights
Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons license, enabling broad reuse with proper attribution.
Research Impact
Open access improves discoverability and increases the practical uptake of agronomic findings.
Funder Compliance
Many funders require open access publishing. JAR supports these requirements by default.
Editorial and Peer Review
Reviewer coordination, editor assessment, integrity screening, and decision management.
Production and Publishing
Copyediting, typesetting, formatting, XML and PDF production, and online publication.
Infrastructure and Preservation
DOI registration, hosting, metadata delivery, and long term archiving.
- Quality control for tables, figures, and references
- Digital preservation and platform maintenance
- Support for data availability statements and transparency
- Submission: Authors submit through Manuscript Zone or the submission form.
- Initial assessment: Scope, format, and integrity checks.
- Peer review: Independent experts evaluate the manuscript.
- Decision: Authors may revise based on reviewer feedback.
- Production: Copyediting, layout, and proof review.
- Publication: DOI assignment and open access release.
We recognize that funding varies across institutions and regions. Waiver or discount requests may be considered during submission and are evaluated independently of editorial decisions.
- Authors from low income or lower middle income regions may request partial waivers
- Early career researchers may request a discount with documentation
- Student Waiver: Eligible students may publish at a discounted rate of USD 630 upon submission of a valid student ID
- Institutional membership programs may provide discounted APCs
To request support, include a brief explanation in the cover letter and provide relevant documentation.
Once an article has been accepted and production has begun, the APC is generally non-refundable because editorial and production services have been delivered.
If a manuscript is withdrawn more than three (3) days after submission, a withdrawal fee equal to 50% of the applicable publication charge will be applied.
- Invoices are issued after acceptance
- Payments can be made by authors, institutions, or funding agencies
- Please include your manuscript ID and the corresponding author's name on payment documentation
If a third party will pay the APC, notify the editorial office at acceptance so the invoice is issued to the correct billing contact.
APCs do not influence editorial decisions. The journal maintains strict separation between editorial and financial operations.
Q: When is the APC charged?
A: The APC is charged only after acceptance. There are no submission or review fees.
Q: Are there additional fees for color figures or page length?
A: No. The APC covers publication costs within journal guidelines.
Q: Can my institution pay directly?
A: Yes. We can invoice institutions and funding agencies after acceptance.
Q: What currency is used for billing?
A: The APC is billed in USD.
Contact the editorial team at [email protected].
