Publication Fees

Publication Fees Policy

Thoughts Review (TR) is committed to transparency in all aspects of its operations, including the fees charged to authors. This policy clearly sets out the publication fees applicable to manuscripts submitted to the journal, the payment terms, the non-refundable nature of fees, and the journal’s commitment to ensuring that fees do not influence editorial decisions.

This policy aligns with the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, WAME) and the requirements of major indexing databases, including the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) , Scopus, and the Web of Science.

1. Purpose and Scope

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted to Thoughts Review for consideration. It sets out:

A.    The fee structure for international and Pakistani authors.

B.     The stages at which fees are payable.

C.     The non-refundable nature of fees.

D.    The journal’s waiver policy.

E.     The separation of financial matters from editorial decision-making.

2. Fee Structure

Thoughts Review charges publication fees to cover the costs of editorial services, peer review coordination, typesetting, hosting, archiving, and the maintenance of the journal’s open-access platform. The fees are as follows:

2.1 For International Authors

| Fee Type | Amount (USD) |

| Initial Submission Fee | 10 USD |

| Total Fee (upon acceptance) | 80 USD |

2.2 For Pakistani Authors

| Fee Type | Amount (PKR) |

| Submission Fee | 2,000 PKR |

| Article Processing  Fee | 15,000 PKR |

| Total Fee  | 17,000 PKR |

Notes:

1.The initial submission fee is payable at the time of manuscript submission.

2.The total fee is payable upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication.

3.The total fee includes the initial submission fee; authors are not required to pay the total fee in addition to the submission fee. The balance (total fee minus submission fee) is payable upon acceptance.

4.All fees are stated in the currency indicated and are inclusive of any applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

3. Payment Terms

3.1 Timing of Payment

                                                              i.      The initial submission fee must be paid before the manuscript is processed for editorial screening.

                                                            ii.      The remaining balance of the total fee must be paid upon acceptance of the manuscript and before publication.

3.2 Payment Method

Payments should be made to the following account:

Ø  Title of Account: Muhammad Farhan Ur Rehman 

Ø  Account No: PK14BPUN6300338381400016 

Ø  Bank: BOP Main Branch Sarai Alamgir, District Gujrat, Pakistan

Authors are requested to retain a copy of the payment receipt and to provide proof of payment to the editorial office upon request.

3.3 Currency and Transaction Charges

                                                              i.      International authors are requested to pay in USD.

                                                            ii.      Pakistani authors are requested to pay in PKR.

                                                          iii.      Any bank charges, transfer fees, or currency conversion costs are the responsibility of the author.

4. Non-Refundable Fees

All fees paid to Thoughts Review are non-refundable. This applies to both the initial submission fee and the total fee, regardless of the stage at which a manuscript is withdrawn, rejected, or otherwise not published.

Authors are encouraged to review the journal’s aims and scope, author guidelines, and policies carefully before submitting a manuscript and paying the submission fee.

5. Publication Fee Waiver and Discount Policy

Thoughts Review (TR) may grant full or partial waivers of publication fees to authors facing financial barriers to publication. Eligible applicants may include authors from low-income or lower-middle-income countries, early-career researchers without institutional funding, authors experiencing genuine financial hardship, and invited guest authors whose contributions are specifically approved for a fee waiver by the journal. All waiver requests must be submitted in writing to the editorial office before or at the time of manuscript submission, accompanied by a brief explanation of the circumstances and any supporting information requested by the journal. Each request will be assessed individually, and the final decision will be made by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editorial representative. Waiver decisions are made independently of editorial evaluation and do not guarantee acceptance or influence peer-review outcomes. Unless a full waiver is explicitly approved in writing, the published submission and publication fees remain applicable.

6. Separation of Fees from Editorial Decisions

Thoughts Review is committed to ensuring that financial considerations do not influence editorial decisions. The payment of a submission fee or publication fee does not guarantee acceptance of a manuscript, nor does it affect the outcome of peer review or editorial evaluation.

Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly quality, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance of the manuscript, in accordance with the journal’s Peer Review Policy and Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.

7. Transparency and Disclosure

The journal’s fee structure is clearly stated on the journal website and is presented as early in the submission process as possible, in accordance with the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

Authors are informed of all applicable fees before submission. No hidden charges apply. Any changes to the fee structure will be published on the journal website and will apply only to manuscripts submitted after the date of the change.

8. Compliance with International Standards

This policy is developed in accordance with internationally recognized standards and informed by the recommendations of:

                                                              i.      Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) — DOAJ requires that open access journals clearly state any author fees on their website, including the amount, currency, and payment terms.

                                                            ii.      Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) , Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) , and World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) — Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

                                                          iii.      Major indexing databases, including Scopus and Web of Science.

Thoughts Review follows the transparency and fee-disclosure best practices recommended by these organizations to ensure responsible publishing and the protection of authors’ interests.

9. Policy Review

Thoughts Review periodically reviews and updates this Publication Fees Policy to ensure continued alignment with evolving standards of transparency, open access, and ethical publishing. The editorial team is responsible for implementing this policy consistently and for reviewing it when significant developments arise.

Any revisions to this policy will be published on the journal website.

Contact

Questions or concerns regarding this Publication Fees Policy should be directed to the Thoughts Review editorial office using the official contact details published on the journal website.

Website: https://www.thoughtsreview.com/index.php/TR

ISSN (Print): 3106-9509

ISSN (Electronic): 3106-9517

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