Why IJSRMT Journal Maintains a Low Publication Fee

The International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Technology (IJSRMT) is designed to support researchers from developing and least developed countries, who often face challenges affording high publication fees charged by large commercial publishers.

1. Mission for Research Accessibility

Many talented researchers in developing nations have strong research ideas but limited funding. IJSRMT aims to remove financial barriers by providing a low-cost, open-access platform where authors can share their findings globally.
This ensures that research from all regions—not just wealthy institutions—can be visible, citable, and impactful in the international academic community.

2. Low Article Processing Charge (APC)

While most international open-access journals charge between USD 100 – 2000 per paper, IJSRMT charges only a nominal fee to cover basic expenses such as:

  • Peer review coordination

  • Editing and formatting

  • DOI assignment and digital archiving

  • Website and server maintenance

The low fee is a cost-recovery model, not a profit-driven one, allowing the journal to remain accessible to early-career researchers, students, and faculty from resource-limited regions.

3. Commitment to Research Equality

By keeping its fee structure low, IJSRMT promotes research equality — giving every scholar, regardless of financial background or country, a chance to publish and contribute to scientific progress.
It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), emphasizing knowledge dissemination and technological advancement in all parts of the world.

4. Encouraging Local and Global Collaboration

Affordable publishing encourages collaboration among institutions in Asia, Africa, and other developing regions. Such open collaboration leads to:

  • Greater knowledge exchange

  • Increased visibility of local research problems

  • More culturally diverse scientific perspectives

5. Ethical and Transparent Publishing

Despite its low fees, IJSRMT follows a transparent peer-review and editorial process, maintaining quality while remaining inclusive. The focus is on academic merit, not on the ability to pay.

Conclusion

“IJSRMT is committed to democratizing academic publishing by offering a fair, low-cost, and accessible platform for researchers in developing and least developed countries  — ensuring that financial limitations do not become barriers to scientific contribution.”