Charges Policy

Publication Fee (Article Processing Charges - APC)

Turing Ledger Journal of Engineering & Technology (TLJET) does not charge any submission fee, maintaining an open and inclusive policy to encourage global research dissemination. However, a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) applies only upon acceptance of a manuscript. This fee ensures the sustainability of the journal’s operations and supports the following services:

  • Coordination and management of the peer review process

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

  • Website hosting, technical maintenance, and secure digital archiving

  • Registration with indexing platforms and allocation of DOIs via CrossRef

  • Global accessibility and visibility of published research

APC Structure Based on Corresponding Author’s Affiliation

Author Affiliation APC (in USD)
Authors from Top 100 Universities (QS World University 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 per World Bank classification, Pakistan is a lower-income country. Therefore, the applicable APC for authors affiliated with Pakistani institutions is:
PKR 30,000 (upon acceptance)

Waiver Policy

TLJET may waive the APC for authors who are Premium Members of the Scholar Club. Authors seeking a waiver must contact the editorial office prior to or immediately after manuscript acceptance.

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Important Notice on Withdrawal Policy

While TLJET does not maintain a formal blacklist, submitting a manuscript without genuine intent to publish—such as submitting solely to obtain editorial feedback or peer review—is strongly discouraged. Such actions may result in disqualification from future submissions.

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