Article processing charge (APC)
The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems is committed to providing high-quality open-access publishing services for researchers, academicians, engineers, and industry professionals worldwide.
To support editorial operations, peer review management, online publication, website maintenance, digital archiving, and indexing services, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts.
APC Amount
The Article Processing Charge for the Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems is:
USD $50 per accepted article
The APC is charged only after the manuscript has successfully completed the peer review process and has been formally accepted for publication.
What the APC Covers
The APC supports the following publishing services:
- Double-blind peer review management
- Editorial processing and manuscript handling
- DOI and metadata management
- Open access online publication
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Digital archiving and indexing support
- Formatting and production services
- Long-term accessibility of published articles
Open Access Publishing
All published articles are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately after publication. Readers can:
- Read articles without subscription fees
- Download and share research freely
- Access published content worldwide without restrictions
The journal believes that open-access publishing promotes wider dissemination, higher visibility, and greater academic impact of research.
No Submission Charges
The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems does not charge any fee for initial manuscript submission or peer review.
Authors are required to pay the APC only after final acceptance of the manuscript.
Waiver and Discount Policy
In special circumstances, partial APC waivers or discounts may be considered for:
- Researchers from low-income countries
- Outstanding invited papers
- Special issues or conference collaborations
- Authors facing genuine financial limitations
Requests for APC waivers should be submitted to the editorial office during the submission process.
Payment Information
Detailed payment instructions will be provided to authors after manuscript acceptance. Authors are advised not to make payments before receiving official acceptance confirmation from the journal.
Commitment to Quality Publishing
The Journal of V2X Vehicular Communications and Systems is dedicated to maintaining ethical publishing practices, rigorous peer review, and high academic standards while ensuring affordable and accessible publication opportunities for the global research community.
