Publishing an article in the Journal of Natural Products and Resources (as indicated by the provided reference) incurs Article Processing Charges (APCs) that vary based on the authors' location and the total number of authors contributing to the paper. These charges help cover the publication process and ensure the content is openly accessible.
Article Processing Charges Overview
The costs are specifically structured for international authors and authors from India, with different tiers based on the number of authors involved in an article.
For International Authors
For authors located outside India, the charges are determined by the total number of authors on the submitted article:
| Author Category | Charge per Article |
|---|---|
| International Authors | |
| Up to four authors | $75 |
| Above four authors | $20 per author (for all authors in the paper if more than four) |
Examples for International Authors:
- If your paper has 3 international authors, the cost will be $75.
- If your paper has 4 international authors, the cost will be $75.
- If your paper has 5 international authors, the cost will be $20 multiplied by 5, totaling $100.
- If your paper has 6 international authors, the cost will be $20 multiplied by 6, totaling $120.
For Authors from India
Authors based in India follow a different fee structure, which also considers the number of authors:
| Author Category | Charge per Article (INR) |
|---|---|
| Authors from India | |
| Up to three authors | ₹2000 |
| Multiple authors (more than three) | ₹2000 for the first three authors, plus ₹600 for each additional author |
Examples for Authors from India:
- If your paper has 2 authors from India, the cost will be ₹2000.
- If your paper has 3 authors from India, the cost will be ₹2000.
- If your paper has 4 authors from India, the cost will be ₹2000 (for the first three authors) + ₹600 (for the 4th author) = ₹2600.
- If your paper has 5 authors from India, the cost will be ₹2000 (for the first three authors) + ₹600 (for the 4th author) + ₹600 (for the 5th author) = ₹3200.
This detailed breakdown provides clarity on the financial requirements for publishing research in the Journal of Natural Products and Resources.
