Charges Policy

Global Perspectives in Education and Learning (GPEL) is committed to promoting accessible and inclusive academic publishing. The journal does not charge any submission fee, allowing researchers and scholars from diverse backgrounds to submit their work without financial barriers.

However, to ensure the sustainability of high-quality publishing services, a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.

What Does the APC Cover?

The APC supports a range of essential publishing services, including:

  • Management and coordination of the double-blind peer review process
  • Professional formatting, typesetting, and layout design
  • DOI registration and long-term digital archiving
  • Maintenance of the journal’s online platform and website
  • Indexing support and enhancement of global research visibility
  • Editorial handling, technical assistance, and publication management

APC Structure (Based on Author Affiliation)

Author Affiliation APC (USD)
Authors from Top 100 Universities (QS Ranking) No APC
Authors from Top 500 Universities $150
Authors from High-Income Countries $200
Authors from Middle-Income Countries (Upper/Lower)* $150
Authors from Low-Income Countries $150

*Country classifications are based on the World Bank List of Economies.

APC for Authors in Pakistan

Authors affiliated with institutions in Pakistan are required to pay:

PKR 30,000
(Payable only after manuscript acceptance)

Waiver Policy

GPEL supports researchers who may face financial constraints. Authors may apply for APC waivers or discounts, particularly in cases of demonstrated need or under special circumstances.

  • Waiver requests must be submitted before submission or immediately after acceptance
  • All waiver decisions are made at the discretion of the editorial board

Premium Members may apply for APC waivers. Waiver requests must be submitted to jawad@academia.edu.pk

Important Notice on Withdrawal Policy

Authors are strongly advised to submit manuscripts with a genuine intention to publish. Submissions made solely for feedback or misuse of the peer review system are strictly discouraged and may lead to restrictions on future submissions.

Once a manuscript has entered the peer review or production stage, withdrawal requests may not be entertained unless justified under exceptional circumstances.

Authors should ensure that sufficient funding or institutional support is available prior to submission to cover the APC upon acceptance.