Article Processing Charge

The Context Journal of English Studies applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support the costs associated with the publication of accepted manuscripts. These charges ensure the sustainability of our open-access model, enabling global dissemination of high-quality research without paywall barriers.

APC Structure

The APC varies based on the number of authors and article word count [max limit per article is 4000 words, beyond this limit every 500-word slot is charged extra at 250/-]. APC must be paid upon acceptance, before final publication:

Authorship

INR

USD

Single Author

1200

75

Two Authors

1500

85

Three Authors

1800

95

Payment Guidelines

  • Accepted Currencies: Indian Rupee (INR) and/or US Dollar (USD).
  • Payment Methods:
    • Bank Transfer (India)
    • UPI/Credit Card (RuPay only for Indian transactions)
    • PayPal (International authors only)
  • Deadline: Payment is due after manuscript acceptance but before publication, within three days from the receipt of the acceptance email.

Read payment instructions

Waivers & Discounts

Partial or complete waivers may be granted to authors demonstrating financial need. Requests must be submitted before manuscript submission for consideration. Read the waiver policy

APC Coverage

The charge supports critical publishing services, including:

  • Editorial Processes: Peer review management, copyediting, and quality checks.
  • Production: Professional typesetting, formatting, and XML conversion.
  • Dissemination: Hosting, indexing, and long-term digital preservation.

Publication Certificate (Optional)

  • If you require a publication certificate, an additional certificate fee is applicable as mentioned below:
  • Publication certificate fee: INR 150 / USD 5 per author (Digital certificate by email)

Refund Policy

  • No refunds will be issued for withdrawals after acceptance or for retractions due to ethical violations.
  • Authors assume responsibility for adherence to submission guidelines; non-compliance will not warrant reimbursement.

For further inquiries, please contact the Editorial Office at: thecontext@zohomail.in

 

 

Page last updated on 15 December 2025