Publication Charges

Manuscript Submission Fee (MSF)

There are no fees for submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Social & Health Sciences (JSHS).

Article Publishing Charges (APCs)

The following are the APCs charged by the JSHS upon acceptance of the article:

Authors Classifications APCs
Local Authors US$75.00
International Authors based in Low-Income Countries US$75.00
International Authors
US$150.00

Terms & Conditions

  • APCs apply to original articles and review articles only.
  • Taxes may be applied to qualifying transactions.
  • APCs are subject to change and are invoiced at applicable rates on the submission date.
  • Manuscripts whose corresponding authors are based in Pakistan or countries classified as low-income economies by the World Bank as of July 2024 are subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

Why Do We Charge Publishing Fees?

We charge publication fees to cover the costs associated with the publication process, including managing incoming submissions, maintaining our peer review system and online platform, and providing financial support for editors and boards. These fees also cover plagiarism checks, content enhancement through copyediting and typesetting, taxes, legal consultations, online hosting, and archiving, offsetting publication expenses, and ensuring abstracting and indexing. We strive to keep our fees competitive while ensuring that we can continue to provide high-quality editorial services and maintain the integrity of our publication process.

Contact Us

If you have any queries regarding MSF and APCs, please write to us at:

[email protected]