Our Publishing Model, Article Processing Charges and Waivers
We would like to inform you that new rules on article publication charges will take effect starting December 1, 2024. Please note that these changes will not affect articles currently under consideration. Until December 1, the article publication charge (APC) will remain 1050 euros per publication.
There is an article processing charge (APC) for each material published in Access to Justice in Eastern Europe (AJEE). AJEE publishes in full Open Access under a CC BY 4.0 license, permitting copying and distributing the material in any medium or format in an unadapted form only, for non-commercial purposes, and with proper attribution to the creator.
Please note that we do not require authors to pay for publications if there are other funding options available. Before proceeding with the publication, authors must consult with their affiliated institutions to determine if there are available funding options for Open Access publication. The necessary funds for covering publication fees are available in funded projects and can also be provided by funding agencies upon application by authors (national libraries, etc.).
The APCs are based on article type and author affiliation and might be waived or discounted upon request. The payment serves as recognition of the varying editorial time and effort involved in publishing different types of content, as well as the efforts of the review and editorial board.
APC for research articles and review articles: 1920 euros
APC for case studies and reform forum content: 1350 euros
APC for brief notes and comments: 1050 euros
Value Added Tax (VAT), where applicable, is payable in addition to these fees.
This one-time fee covers submission and peer review administration, professional production of articles in various formats, dissemination, and other publishing functions.
AJEE waives 20% of its content every issue and offers waivers or discounts to authors from Ukraine, young authors, and authors from low-income countries to support the transition to full open access. The fee is displayed to demonstrate the cost of publication to authors. We also offer a 20% discount on publications for our editors and Editorial Board members. Reviewers, upon the request of managing editors, receive a 20% discount on one article per year.
Please be assured that we are working hard on transitioning to the diamond model of publishing. However, there are still essential publishing services we need to receive from publishers to properly organize the journal's everyday work.
Author and User Support
At AJEE, we prioritize author and user support, offering comprehensive assistance throughout the publishing process to ensure their success. Through our dedicated resources, we empower authors and reviewers to conduct and promote impactful research, while also providing tools to track the impact of their work.
Authors are welcomed to join our webinars and training sessions, tailored specifically for them and reviewers, as we believe in equipping our community with essential knowledge and information. Our commitment lies in fostering a collaborative and informed environment, where authors and users can thrive and achieve their publishing goals with confidence.
Marketing and Business Development
We welcome open debate and discussion, supporting and managing an open and transparent commenting functionality on published articles for registered users. AJEE uses social media, digital media, newsletters, and webinars to promote and highlight the work of authors, reviewers, and editors. There is a proactive communications team that collaborates with authors and institutions to communicate authors’ work to both scientists and society. AJEE’s editor on social media promotes articles and initiatives through editorial campaigns and events to specifically highlight authors’ work. We use the following social media platforms:
on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajee_journaI
on Linkedln: https://www.Iinkedin.com/company/access-to-justice-in-eastern-europe/?viewAsMember=true
on Academia.edu: https:IIindependent.academia.edu/AJEEJournal
on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Access-to-Justice-in-Eastern-Europe-102418504898401/
AJEE staff support and trainings
AJEE recognizes the paramount importance of staff support and continuous training, demonstrated by its active involvement in reputable organizations like COPE, successful collaborations with the European Association of Science Editors, and participation in professional development programs such as the School for Editors, aimed at enhancing the qualifications of its dedicated team.
Additionally, AJEE staff’s membership in the Ukrainian regional chapter of EASE further exemplifies their commitment to upholding high editorial standards.
From Submission to Publication Checks
Articles submitted to the Journal first undergo an editorial process, which assesses article scope and eligibility, checks for plagiarism and AI detection, and verifies data. Before, during, and after these checks, the assigned editor also responds to editorial inquiries and provides authors with information on what is required for the full prepublication checks to begin. Since May 2023, AJEE has been cooperating with Scholastica for submission and peer review services. The peer review process is a core component of the publishing process, and the assigned editor is responsible for its oversight and management. When a review is submitted, the editorial team checks the review and its accompanying peer review status.
Production
Before an article is published, the production team provides proofs and performs quality checks on citations, references, image resolutions, and ensures that persistent identifiers are correctly assigned and resolved.
Editing and Proofreading
Editing is an essential part of the writing process, ensuring that a piece of content is polished, coherent, and error-free. Our team of native English-spea king editors is dedicated to providing top-notch editing services to a uthors, helping them refine their work to the highest standard. From correcting grammar and punctuation to improving sentence structure and clarity, our editors meticulously review each document to enhance its overall quality and readability. We take pride in assisting our authors on their journey to creating impactful and well-crafted pieces. With our expert editing, authors can be confident that their message will be conveyed!
Services after Publication
Once an article is published, AJEE creates a dedicated page for each article that displays article-level metrics for authors and readers to see and measure the impact of their work (Dimensions). AJEE ensures all articles are fully discoverable. For articles that pass peer review, AJEE sends content to all the major bibliographic indexers across our subject areas (Scopus, Web of Science, Heinonline, DOAJ).
The journal has been accepted for indexing by these major databases and ranked accordingly. Nevertheless, authors must not rely on the indexation of their publication as a part of the publication process. Neither the journal nor the publishers are responsible for the indexation, and it should not be considered as a part of the publishing process.
AJEE Website Development
AJEE has a scalable, custom-built publishing infrastructure supporting the open research publishing process, including registration, submission, publication, post-publication peer review, and article versioning. This technology is regularly improved and customized to meet the needs of authors and reviewers, ensuring high-quality publications.
AJEE continually innovates its web-based publishing technology to make articles more dynamic, interactive, and reproducible, enhancing the overall user experience and making its content widely discoverable.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement these updates to improve our publication process.
For further details, please contact our editorial office editor@ajee-journal.com