Open Access & APC Policy | International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM)

Our Open Access Commitment

International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) is committed to the Gold Open Access model. This means that upon publication, every article is made permanently available online for anyone, anywhere, to read, download, and distribute.

By removing the "paywall," we ensure that research in computing and mechanical systems reaches the widest possible audience, including researchers in developing nations and practitioners in the industry.

Benefits of Gold Open Access:

Global Accessibility

Free access for readers worldwide, regardless of institutional affiliation

Increased Visibility

Higher download and citation rates due to unrestricted access

Broader Impact

Research reaches practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals

Author Rights Retention

Authors retain copyright while allowing broad dissemination

Licensing & Copyright

All articles published in International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.

Under this license:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The most accommodating of CC licenses offered, allowing maximum dissemination and use of licensed materials.

Authors Retain Copyright

Authors maintain ownership of their work while granting broad distribution rights

Free to Share

Users can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

Free to Adapt

Users can remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose

Attribution Required

Users must give appropriate credit and indicate if changes were made

Article Processing Charges

As an open-access journal, International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) does not receive subscription revenue. To sustain our operations, we implement a fair and transparent Article Processing Charge (APC) policy.

Our APC Principles:

Affordable & Transparent

Competitive rates with clear breakdown of what fees cover

Post-Acceptance Only

Charges apply only after manuscript acceptance, no submission fees

Differential Pricing

Lower rates for authors from developing countries and students

What do APCs cover?

The charges contribute to essential publication services:

Editorial Management

Managing the submission and tracking system, author communications

Peer Review Coordination

Organizing the expert review workflow and reviewer management

Technical Processing

Typesetting, formatting, XML conversion, and proofreading

Online Hosting

Maintaining a secure, high-speed website for global access

Digital Preservation

Ensuring long-term archiving in digital repositories

Indexing Services

Submission to major databases and indexing services

Waiver & Support Policy

No Upfront Fees

We do not charge "Submission Fees" or "Review Fees." If a paper is rejected, the author owes nothing.

Post-Acceptance Billing

Payment is requested only after successful peer review and formal acceptance