Publication Fees
Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Pay only after acceptance.
Power of Knowledge is committed to keeping publication fees affordable while maintaining the highest quality standards. Our Article Processing Charges (APC) cover the costs of peer review, editorial handling, DOI registration, and permanent archival.
Important: We charge publication fees only AFTER your paper is accepted. Submission and review are completely FREE.
Choose Your Publication Plan
Standard Publication
- Double-blind peer review
- DOI assignment (Zenodo/Crossref)
- PDF publication
- Indexing in Google Scholar
- Author certificate
- Permanent archival
Express Publication
- Everything in Standard
- Priority peer review (7 days)
- Publication within 2 weeks
- Featured on homepage
- Social media promotion
Premium Publication
- Everything in Express
- Video abstract creation
- Press release distribution
- Enhanced visibility package
- Priority support
- Print copy (2 issues)
What's Included
Rigorous Peer Review
Double-blind review by 2-3 experts
DOI Assignment
Permanent digital identifier via Zenodo
Open Access
Free to read under CC BY 4.0
Indexing Services
Google Scholar, Crossref, BASE
Author Certificate
Digital publication certificate
Permanent Archival
Long-term preservation guaranteed
Fee Waivers & Discounts
We believe financial constraints should not prevent quality research from being published. Waivers are available for:
- Low-income countries: Authors from countries classified as low-income by the World Bank
- Students: Full-time students with supervisor confirmation
- Financial hardship: Researchers facing genuine financial difficulties
To apply, check the "Request Fee Waiver" box during submission and provide supporting documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Payment is required only AFTER your paper is accepted for publication. We never charge before acceptance.
Yes! We offer partial or full waivers for authors from low-income countries, students, and those with genuine financial hardship. Apply during submission.
No payment is required for rejected papers. APC applies only to accepted manuscripts.
Refunds are available within 7 days if the article has not been published. See our refund policy for details.
Yes, institutional partners and authors submitting multiple papers in the same issue may qualify for discounts.
Ready to Publish Your Research?
Submit your manuscript today. No fees until acceptance!