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Indian Journal of Marketing

ISSN: 0973-8703 Frequency: Monthly Peer Review: Double-blind Published since: 1968 Language: English
A publication of AMCPL
amcon.co.in
New Delhi, India
Indexed in: Scopus Q3 UGC-CARE Group II ABDC: C Google Scholar J-Gate NISCAIR Crossref

APC Policy

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Overview

The Article Processing Charge (APC) framework at AMCPL supports the sustainable publication of peer-reviewed research by covering the full cost of editorial management, production, hosting, and long-term indexing. APCs are payable only after acceptance through the double-blind peer review process — payment has no bearing on editorial decisions.

APC payment does not guarantee publication. All manuscripts must first pass double-blind peer review on their academic merit.

Journals Covered by This Policy

Indian Journal of Marketing

Scopus Q3 · UGC-CARE Group II · ABDC: C · ISSN 0973-8703 · Monthly · Published since 1968.

Indian Journal of Finance

A leading peer-reviewed journal covering finance, banking, and investment management in the Indian context.

Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management

A peer-reviewed journal dedicated to management research and practice in the Indian business environment.

APC Amount

Author Category Amount Payment Mode
Indian Authors INR 23,000/- Bank Transfer / Online Payment
International Authors USD 350 Bank Transfer / Online Payment

APCs are due within 15 days of the acceptance invoice being issued. Delays in payment may postpone scheduling for publication.

What APCs Cover

  • Manuscript handling and editorial management
  • Peer review coordination and reviewer management
  • Plagiarism detection software and screening
  • Language editing and professional copyediting
  • Typesetting, layout, and PDF production
  • DOI assignment and registration with CrossRef
  • Digital hosting, website maintenance, and archiving
  • Indexing submissions and maintenance (Scopus, UGC-CARE, ABDC)
  • Promotion, dissemination, and post-publication support

Waiver & Discount Policy

Full or partial APC waivers are available for early-career researchers and authors from institutions with limited research funding. Waiver requests must be submitted to the editor at the time of manuscript submission, with a brief justification. All waiver decisions are made independently of the editorial review process.

Refund Policy

APCs are non-refundable once an article has been published. In the event that an author withdraws a manuscript after payment but before publication, no refund will be issued. Authors are encouraged to confirm their intent to publish before submitting payment.

Transparency & Editorial Integrity

All editorial decisions at the Indian Journal of Marketing are made solely on the basis of academic merit, in strict adherence to COPE and DOAJ guidelines. The payment of an APC does not influence reviewer selection, the review outcome, or the Editor-in-Chief's final decision.

This APC policy is reviewed annually to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with current industry standards. Any changes will be communicated via the journal website in advance of taking effect.

For APC-related queries, contact the Editorial Office: Email: [email protected]  |  Phone: +91 9667428899