Fee

Source of Funding and Fee Details for Authors

1. Funding Model

The Journal of Empirical Economics and Multidisciplinary Methods (JEEMM) operates through a transparent and sustainable funding model to support high-quality scholarly publishing.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

The primary source of funding is the APC paid by authors after manuscript acceptance. These charges help cover:

  • Editorial management

  • Double-blind peer review

  • Plagiarism and similarity screening

  • Copyediting and formatting

  • DOI registration

  • Online publication and archiving

  • Website maintenance and indexing support

Publisher Support

Lyndon & Francis Publishing Group provides administrative, technical, and operational support to ensure the smooth functioning of the journal.

Academic Contributions

The journal may receive voluntary support from researchers, academic institutions, and scholarly organizations that promote research and knowledge dissemination.

Revenue from Printed Copies

Optional printed copies generate additional revenue to support printing, distribution, and long-term preservation activities.

JEEMM maintains complete editorial independence and does not accept commercial advertising that may influence editorial decisions.

2. Publication Fees for Authors

Article Processing Charges (APC)

PKR 15,000 / USD 60 (Payable after acceptance)

The APC covers editorial processing, peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, digital publication, DOI assignment, and online hosting.

Submission Fee

No Submission Fee

Authors may submit manuscripts free of charge through the journal's online submission system.

Optional Print Copy Charges

PKR 2,000 / USD 10 per copy

Applicable only to authors requesting printed copies of the published issue.

Fast-Track Review Service

PKR 10,000 / USD 40

Provides an initial editorial decision within 7–10 working days.

Fast-track processing accelerates review timelines but does not guarantee acceptance.

3. Waiver & Discount Policy

To encourage global participation, JEEMM offers:

  • Student Discount: Up to 50% APC waiver upon submission of valid student documentation.

  • Financial Hardship Waiver: Full or partial APC waivers for authors lacking research funding, subject to editorial approval.

  • Special Concessions: Reduced publication charges for invited papers, special issues, and collaborative research projects.

Authors requesting a waiver should submit their request at the time of manuscript submission.

4. Payment Methods

Authors may pay publication fees through:

  • Bank Transfer

  • Easypaisa / JazzCash (Pakistan)

  • PayPal (International Authors)

An official invoice will be issued after manuscript acceptance.