Charges Policy

Biota Nexus Journal does not charge any submission fee, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for researchers across the globe. To sustain open access publishing and maintain rigorous editorial standards, a one-time APC is applicable only upon manuscript acceptance.

This fee supports:

  • Double-blind peer review coordination

  • Professional formatting and typesetting (PDF, HTML, etc.)

  • Website hosting and secure digital archiving

  • DOI assignment and indexing in international databases

  • Global dissemination and permanent availability of published work

APC Structure Based on Author Affiliation

Author Affiliation APC (USD)
Authors from Top 100 Universities (QS Rankings) 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

<sub>*Based on World Bank economic classifications.</sub>

APC for Authors in Pakistan

As Pakistan is categorized as a lower-middle-income country, the APC for authors affiliated with Pakistani institutions is:

PKR 30,000 (payable upon acceptance)

Waiver Policy

APC waivers may be granted to authors who are Premium Members of the Scholar Club.
To request a waiver, authors must contact the editorial office before or immediately after manuscript acceptance.

Contact for Waiver Requests:
???? editorial@scholarclub.org

Important Note on Withdrawal Policy

Biota Nexus Journal supports ethical scholarly communication.
However, submitting a manuscript without genuine publication intent—such as for the sole purpose of receiving peer review or editorial feedback—may result in disqualification from future submissions.

Authors are strongly encouraged to confirm funding availability before submission to avoid delays or the need for withdrawal after peer review.