Article Processing Charges

Publication charge

Acta Botanica Plantae operates under a gold open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely and immediately accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or access barriers. This model supports the global dissemination of scientific knowledge in plant sciences.

Beginning February 1, 2025, the journal will implement an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 75 (exclusive of applicable taxes) per accepted article, following the conclusion of our five-year waiver period. This APC supports the full range of publishing services provided by the journal, including rigorous peer review, professional editing, typesetting, digital archiving, and platform maintenance, thereby ensuring the continued quality and sustainability of the journal.

Authors will incur no additional charges beyond the APC, and fees apply only to articles that are accepted for publication following peer review.

APC Waivers and Discounts

Acta Botanica Plantae is committed to promoting inclusive scientific publishing by supporting authors through a variety of waivers and discount policies. These initiatives ensure broader participation, particularly for those from low-resource settings or contributors who have actively supported the journal.

Contribution-Based Rewards

  • ★ 50% APC Discount will be granted to corresponding authors of manuscripts submitted during the APC waiver period (February 1, 2020 – January 31, 2025) and accepted for publication.

  • ★ 100% APC Waiver will be awarded for manuscripts recognized with the Highly Cited Paper Award.

  • ★ 20% APC Discount will be provided to individuals who have served as peer reviewers for manuscripts submitted to Acta Botanica Plantae or other affiliated journals.

Note: Authors must include the DOI of the cited article or manuscript ID of the reviewed paper in the submission comments when claiming a discount.

Discounts for Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries

Per the World Bank Income Classification:

  • ★ Authors from low-income economies (as per World Bank) are eligible for a 100% APC waiver.

  • ★ Authors from lower-middle-income economies will receive a 50% APC discount.

Eligibility must be declared in the manuscript submission comments at the time of submission.

See World Bank Income Classification

Special Type Waivers

The following manuscript types are exempt from APCs:

  • Editorials

  • Corrections

Authors must clearly state the manuscript type and request exemption in the submission comments.

Case-by-Case Applications

Authors who do not meet the standard waiver criteria but are experiencing financial hardship may apply for a discount by contacting the editorial office before submission. All requests will be evaluated individually. If approved, authors must indicate this in the submission comments.

General Terms of APC Discount Use

  • APC discounts apply exclusively to accepted manuscripts.

  • Discounts may be used across Acta Botanica Plantae and other partner journals.

  • Only one discount can be applied per manuscript — the highest eligible discount will be used

Payment methods:

1. Bank Payment: Kindly contact editor@actabotanica.org to know the payment instructions for bank wire transfer