Publication Fee
About Our Publication fees
The University of Zawia Journal of Natural Sciences charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support the publication of high-quality research in our open access journal. This APC enables us to maintain rigorous peer-review standards and make all published content freely available to readers worldwide.
Important Notes
- APC covers the entire publication process including peer review
- No additional charges for article publication
- APC waivers available for eligible authors
- APC is non-refundable once peer review begins
APC Structure
Libyan Authors
Payable via:
- Bank transfer
- Hawala transfer
- Cash (Zawia University)
International Authors
Payable via:
- Western Union
- MoneyGram
- PayPal (where available)
Note: The APC is due upon manuscript submission. Payment confirmation is required before the peer review process begins.
What Your APC Covers
Peer Review Management
Coordination with expert reviewers, quality assessment, and review process management
Editorial Processing
Manuscript tracking, correspondence, plagiarism checking, and editorial decisions
The APC enables the University of Zawia Journal of Natural Sciences to operate as a sustainable open access publication, making research freely available to the global scientific community while maintaining high editorial standards.
APC Payment Process
Submit Manuscript
Complete your submission through our OJS system
Receive APC Invoice
We'll send APC payment instructions via email
Pay APC
Use your preferred payment method
Confirmation
We'll confirm APC payment and begin review
APC Waiver Policy
The University of Zawia Journal of Natural Sciences offers APC waivers to ensure financial barriers do not prevent qualified researchers from publishing their work. APC waivers are available in the following circumstances:
Students & Early Career Researchers
Full-time students and researchers within 5 years of completing their PhD
Low-Income Countries
Authors from countries classified as low-income by the World Bank
Special Circumstances
Cases of genuine financial hardship or exceptional circumstances
To request an APC waiver: Please contact the editorial office at jns@zu.edu.ly with a brief explanation of your circumstances before submitting your manuscript. APC waiver requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
APC Refund Policy
Refundable Cases
- Manuscript rejected before peer review begins
- Duplicate APC payment made in error
- Technical issues preventing submission
Non-refundable Cases
- After peer review process has started
- Author withdrawal after review begins
- Manuscript rejection during peer review
The University of Zawia Journal of Natural Sciences applies APC payments toward the costs of peer review and editorial processing, which begin immediately upon submission. Therefore, APC payments are generally non-refundable once the peer review process has commenced.
APC Questions?
For any questions regarding APC payments, APC waivers, or payment status, please contact:
Editorial Office, University of Zawia Journal of Natural Sciences
jns@zu.edu.ly
Response time: 1-5 business days
University of Zawia Journal of Natural Sciences | APC Fees Information
Last updated: January 2025