The International Journal of Historical Cartography and Regional Studies (IJHCRS) is a journal aimed at the publication of works on historical cartography and regional studies based on the open access publishing model where the published works are freely accessible to readers all over the world. The journal levies a fair Article Processing Charge (APC) to assist in the editorial process, peer review management, maintenance of the website, and online publication once a manuscript has been successfully accepted.

At the time of submission of the manuscript, an author does not have to make any payment. A publication fee will only be charged when the article has undergone the peer review process and has been accepted by the editorial board.

Article Processing Charge

• Publication Fee: 500 USD per accepted article.
• The fee is charged only after the manuscript is accepted for publication.
• There are no submission or review fees.

What the Publication Fee Covers

The Article Processing Charge assists in financing the publication process, which includes:

• Editorial handling and manuscript management.
• Coordination of the peer-review process.
• Professional typesetting and layout.
• Online publication and hosting of the article.
• Permanent digital storage and availability.
• Journal management and website maintenance.

Important Notes for Authors

• The publication fee does not influence the editorial decision or the peer review process.
• All manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of academic quality, originality, and relevance.
• Upon acceptance, authors will be provided with specific instructions on how to complete the payment.

The International Journal of Historical Cartography and Regional Studies maintains a transparent Article Processing Charge policy that allows it to sustain the publication of high-quality research while making it freely accessible to readers throughout the globe.