Article Processing Charges

The International Journal of Future Research and Innovation (IJFRI) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to quality research dissemination. To support editorial operations, peer review, hosting, and long-term archiving, an Article Processing Fee (APC) is applicable only after acceptance of the manuscript.

1️⃣ Standard Article Processing Fee

  • India: ₹1,599
  • International Authors: $30 USD

Processing Time: 3–4 weeks (average from submission to publication)

  • Editorial screening & double-blind peer review
  • Open-access publication with lifetime hosting
  • Basic indexing support
  • E-certificate of publication for all authors

2️⃣ Optional: DOI Registration Fee

  • India: ₹500
  • International: $10 USD

Authors who wish to assign a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to their article may opt for this add-on service.

  • Unique global identifier for citation and academic recognition
  • Better visibility through scholarly databases
  • Ideal for authors applying for grants or academic promotions

3️⃣ Optional: Hard Copy of Certificate & Article (India Only)

Fee: ₹999

  • Official printed acceptance certificate
  • Printed version of the published article
  • Shipping within India is included
  • (International delivery is not available at this time)

Payment Instructions

Payment details will be shared after acceptance of the manuscript.

Please do not make any payments until you receive an official acceptance letter and invoice from IJFRI.

Refund Policy

  • APCs are non-refundable once the peer review process has commenced.
  • Optional services (DOI, hard copies) are non-refundable after processing.

Equity Support Policy

Special APC waivers are available for authors from South Sudan as part of IJFRI’s commitment to equitable access to publishing.

Eligible authors may contact the editorial office with institutional verification to request a waiver.