Article Processing Charges
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Wisdom Vortex (WVIJSH) is an Open Access journal dedicated to peer-reviewed excellence, global visibility, and permanent digital preservation. We prioritize quality research over volume. To cover peer review, Crossref DOI allocation, PKP Preservation Network archiving, and metadata indexing, a transparent fee structure applies only upon formal acceptance.
Fee Structure
W.E.F. : 11 October 2026| Author Category | APC (Digital Only) |
|---|---|
| Indian Authors (Inside India) | ₹ 2,699 /- |
| International Authors (Outside India) | $ 45 (USD) |
| Premium Hardcopy Edition + Printed Certificates (Printed on 100 GSM high-grade glossy paper, full-color interior, perfect binding, dispatched via Speed Post / Courier) |
+ ₹ 500 / $ 15 USD |
| Total Combined Package (Online APC + Hardcopy) | ₹ 3,199 / $ 60 USD |
| Additional Copies (Per Co-Author) | ₹ 400 / Copy |
10% Dedicated Research Scholar Support Fund
In line with our commitment to educational inclusivity, 10% of every publication fee received is directly allocated to the Shodhmitra Scholar Support Fund. This pool provides partial and full fee waivers to deserving, unfunded PhD scholars, early-career researchers, and authors facing financial constraints.
What does the APC cover?
- Rigorous double-blind peer review and similarity/plagiarism auditing.
- Permanent Crossref DOI (Prefix: 10.64429) registration for every accepted article.
- Digital preservation in the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and Zenodo.
- Open metadata dissemination across OpenAIRE, ROAD, and global scholarly indexes.
- Professional typesetting, XML/PDF galleys, and perpetual open-access hosting.
Payment Terms & Waiver Guidelines
APC is payable only after formal acceptance following peer review. Payment instructions (Bank Transfer, UPI, Cards, PayPal) are shared with the Acceptance Letter.
Scholarship / Waiver Requests: Unfunded research scholars seeking fee waivers under the Scholar Support Fund should submit their request along with a guide/department endorsement at the time of initial manuscript submission.
