Charges Policy

Publication Fee (Article Processing Charges - APC)

The Lead Sci Journal of Management, Innovation and Social Sciences (LSJMISS) does not charge any submission fee, ensuring an inclusive and accessible submission policy for researchers globally. However, a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable only upon acceptance of a manuscript. The APC supports the journal’s high-quality publishing operations and covers:

  • Management and coordination of the peer review process

  • Professional formatting, editing, and production (PDF and other formats)

  • Website hosting, platform maintenance, and secure digital archiving

  • Registration and indexing with international databases (e.g., CrossRef, DOI assignment)

  • Global dissemination and discoverability of published articles

APC Structure Based on Corresponding Author’s Affiliation

Author Affiliation APC (in US$)
Authors from Top 100 Universities (QS World Rankings) No APC
Authors from Top 500 Universities $150
Authors from High-Income Countries $200
Authors from Middle-Income Countries (Upper and Lower)* $150
Authors from Low-Income Countries $150

*Refer to the World Bank List of Economies to determine your country’s classification.

Note for Authors in Pakistan

As Pakistan is listed as a lower-income country, the applicable APC for authors affiliated with Pakistani institutions is:

PKR 30,000 (only after acceptance)

Waiver Policy

APCs may be waived for authors who are Premium Members of Scholar Club.
Authors seeking a waiver are advised to contact the editorial office prior to or immediately after acceptance.

???? For waiver requests, email: editorial@scholarclub.org

Important Notice on Withdrawal Policy

While LSJMISS does not operate a formal blacklist, submitting manuscripts without the genuine intent to publish—for example, to gain peer review comments or feedback—is strongly discouraged. Such behavior may result in disqualification from future submissions.

Important: Please ensure sufficient funding is available to cover the APC before submitting your manuscript.