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Article Processing Charges
JND charges a single publication fee upon acceptance of open-access articles. There are no submission fees, review fees, or revision fees.
Fee Schedule
| Stage | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Submission | None | Free to submit and proceed through peer review. |
| Peer review | None | Review is conducted by unpaid volunteer reviewers. |
| Publication (Open Access) | USD 50 | Charged only upon acceptance. Covers editorial processing and online hosting. |
| Publication (Subscription) | None | Authors choosing the subscription route pay no APC. |
Waiver Policy
JND is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent publication of high-quality research. Authors who cannot pay the APC due to financial hardship may apply for a full or partial waiver.
- Waiver requests should be submitted at the time of manuscript submission, not after acceptance.
- Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis by the editorial team.
- Researchers from low- and lower-middle-income countries are encouraged to apply.
- Waiver decisions are confidential and do not influence editorial decisions.
To request a waiver, contact kndijournal@kndi.institute with the subject line APC Waiver Request.
Payment Methods
Payment instructions are provided upon acceptance of a manuscript. The editorial team will contact the corresponding author with details. For queries, write to kndijournal@kndi.institute.
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