APC

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Open Access Publication & Article Processing Charge (APC)
As an international open access academic journal, all articles published are made freely and permanently available to readers worldwide.To further encourage the publication of high-quality research and promote inclusive academic publishing, this journal is waiving all publication fees for the year 2026. Consequently, the Article Processing Charge (APC) details below do not apply.

The APC is used to support the following services:

1. Editorial and Author Support: Includes training on the editorial system, provision of writing tools for authors, and dedicated customer service.
2. Production and Dissemination: Covers professional typesetting, online production, platform hosting, and long-term archiving of all published articles.
3. Quality Assurance: Supports the management of the peer-review process, continuous optimization of editorial workflows, and rigorous academic quality control.
4. Open Access Platform Maintenance: Ensures that your research is immediately and freely accessible to a global audience upon publication.

APC Schedule and Payment Information
1. Standard Fee (excluding tax): ¥1,500 CNY per article.
2. Page Limits: Submissions must have a minimum length of 3,000 words.
3. Tax Information: Please note that if a formal invoice is required, an additional 6% will be charged to cover applicable taxes and administrative costs in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Payment Process
1. The APC is payable only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication and before it is published.
2. Detailed payment instructions will be sent to the corresponding author by our editorial office or a member of the editorial board upon manuscript acceptance.

Important Policy
The APC is due once a manuscript is accepted for publication. Once an article is accepted, the APC is non-refundable, and the publication cannot be cancelled.

Contact Information
For partnerships or general inquiries, please contact our official office email: Info@hkiher.ac.cn
For matters related to manuscript submission, revisions, or the publication process, please email: submissions@hkiher.ac.cn