At JIBEP, we are committed to ensuring open and inclusive access to high-quality scholarly research in the fields of Islamic banking, finance, economics, and public policy. To maintain 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:
- Double-blind peer review
- Editorial handling and correspondence
- Typesetting, copyediting, and PDF layout
- Online publication and permanent open-access hosting
- DOI registration and metadata indexing
➕ 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:
- Stripe (credit/debit card)
- PayPal
- 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. Please contact the editorial team at contact@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 — in line with our mission to support ethical, accessible, and inclusive scholarship.
