At JIBEP, we are committed to ensuring open, inclusive, and sustainability-oriented access to high-quality scholarly research in Islamic banking, finance, economics, and public policy. To maintain rigorous editorial and production standards while supporting our open-access model, the following Article Processing Charges (APCs) apply to accepted submissions:
Standard APC
£200
This charge covers manuscripts up to 15 formatted pages (including references, tables, and figures). It includes:
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Double-blind peer review
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Editorial handling and correspondence
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Typesetting, copyediting, and PDF layout
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Online publication and permanent open-access hosting
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DOI registration and metadata indexing
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Long-term digital preservation for sustainability-aligned research outputs
Additional Pages
£15 per extra page
Manuscripts exceeding 15 pages will be charged £15 for each additional page.
Discounts for Students
We proudly support early-career researchers. A 10% discount on the total APC is available for currently enrolled students. Proof of student status (e.g., valid student ID or enrolment letter) is required at the time of submission.
Payment Instructions
Payment is due only after acceptance of the article. Authors will receive an invoice with instructions for payment via:
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Stripe (credit/debit card)
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PayPal
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Direct bank transfer (on request)
Please note: APCs must be paid in full before the article is prepared for final publication.
Waiver Policy
At this stage, JIBEP does not offer full waivers. However, partial fee reductions may be considered on a case-by-case basis for authors from low-income countries or researchers working on sustainability and social justice topics.
Please contact the editorial team at editor@jibep.org before submitting your manuscript if you wish to request a discount.
Why APCs?
JIBEP is an independent, open-access journal with no institutional backing. APCs allow us to cover core publishing costs while keeping all content freely available for the global academic and professional community. This supports our mission to champion ethical, accessible, and inclusive scholarship, including research aligned with UN SDGs, environmental impact, and Islamic finance ethics.