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Open Access Publishing Fees for the Nigerian Journal of Solar Energy
The Nigerian Journal of Solar Energy (NJSE) is a fully open-access journal, meaning all articles are freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. To cover the costs of publishing—including peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, online hosting, and archiving—NJSE charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts.
NJSE is committed to supporting researchers from low-income countries and those facing financial hardship. The following categories are eligible for APC waivers or discounts:
How to Apply: Submit a waiver request during the manuscript submission process or email apc@njsejournal.org with your manuscript ID and justification.
NJSE accepts the following payment methods for Article Processing Charges:
APC is due only after your manuscript has been accepted for publication. You will receive an invoice along with the acceptance letter.
Yes, Nigerian authors can pay the equivalent amount in Naira based on the prevailing exchange rate. Contact the editorial office for Naira payment details.
APC payments are non-refundable once publication has commenced. In the rare event that a manuscript is withdrawn after acceptance, a 50% refund may be considered.
Yes, an official receipt/invoice will be provided upon payment confirmation for your records.
If you qualify for a waiver or discount, please complete the form below. Our editorial team will review your application and respond within 3-5 business days.