Source of Funding and Fee Details for Authors

1. Source of Funding

The Holistic Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Innovation (HJMRI) operates through a transparent and sustainably designed funding structure that safeguards editorial independence and academic integrity. The main sources of financial support include:

  • Article Processing Fees (APC): Charges collected from accepted articles support essential publishing processes such as editorial evaluation, peer-review coordination, manuscript typesetting, digital preservation, website maintenance, and online/print dissemination.

  • Institutional Assistance: HJMRI receives partial operational or administrative support from affiliated academic institutions associated with the journal’s editorial board, ensuring smooth workflow management.

  • Voluntary Academic Sponsorships: Contributions from scholarly partners, research organizations, or academic bodies are occasionally accepted to enhance the journal’s open-access goals and research outreach programs.

  • Print Subscription Revenue: Income generated through optional print subscriptions supports the cost of physical printing and distribution.

HJMRI is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and does not accept commercial advertising or funding that may influence editorial decisions or compromise research neutrality.

2. Fee Details for Authors

HJMRI maintains a fair, transparent, and author-friendly fee structure designed to support quality publication.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • APC for Accepted Papers: PKR 15,000 / USD 60
    This charge includes the cost of editorial review, plagiarism screening, peer-review management, layout formatting, DOI registration, and online hosting of the manuscript.

Submission Fee

  • No submission fee is required when authors upload their manuscripts through the OJS system.

Optional Print Copies

  • Cost per Print Copy: PKR 2,000 / USD 10
    Hard copies are available upon request and are optional for authors.

Optional Fast-Track Review Service

  • Fast-Track Fee: PKR 10,000 / USD 40
    This service ensures an expedited evaluation process, providing an initial editorial decision within 7–10 working days.
    (Note: Fast-track review speeds up processing time but does not assure acceptance.)

3. Waiver & Discount Policy

In line with HJMRI’s commitment to accessible scholarly publishing, the journal offers the following support programs:

  • 50% APC discount for student authors, upon submission of valid academic identification.

  • Complete or partial waivers for authors from low-income regions or those without research funding (considered upon formal request).

  • Special discounts for invited manuscripts, high-impact research contributions, or papers associated with conferences or academic collaborations.

4. Payment Methods

Authors can conveniently pay publication-related fees through any of the following channels:

  • Bank Transfer

  • Easypaisa / JazzCash (for authors located in Pakistan)

  • PayPal (for international authors)

An official invoice will be issued to authors after their manuscript is accepted for publication.