Author Fee

1. Article Processing Charge

MUKADIMAH provides information about publication charges to ensure transparency for prospective and current authors. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for an accepted manuscript for online publication is:

IDR 850.000 (USD 47)

There are no submission charges and no rejected article charges. APC will not be returned for retracted articles due to misconduct.

Disclaimer:
1. All official billing information for the payment of the Article Processing Charge (APC) for MUKADIMAH is provided in the form of an invoice, which will be sent exclusively through our official email address: mukadimah@fkip.uisu.ac.id.
2. Please be cautious of any fraudulent APC payment requests sent through channels other than mukadimah@fkip.uisu.ac.id. The editors do not request APC payments via telephone, SMS, or WhatsApp Messenger. We shall not be held responsible for any losses incurred by authors as a result of fraud due to lack of information or failure to confirm payment details through our official email address.
 

2. What the Fee Covers

The publication fee supports the journal's publication and production activities, which may include editorial administration, manuscript processing, layout preparation, online publication, and related publishing operations.

The fee does not purchase acceptance. Every manuscript remains subject to editorial screening, applicable peer review, and the journal's publication requirements.

3. Payment Procedure

Authors should wait for official instructions from the editorial office before making a payment. Payment details and the required proof of payment will be communicated through the journal's authorized channels.

Authors should retain their payment records and submit confirmation according to the instructions provided by the editorial office.

3. Waivers and Reductions

Requests for a full or partial waiver may be considered under the journal's applicable waiver policy. Any waiver or reduction must be approved by the authorized editorial or publishing representative.

Authors should obtain written confirmation of an approved waiver before assuming that a fee has been waived.

4. Refunds

Refund requests will be assessed in accordance with the publisher's applicable policies and the circumstances of the case. The journal should communicate any specific refund conditions before payment.

5. Editorial Independence

Payment of an APC does not influence peer-review outcomes or guarantee publication. Editorial decisions are made independently of payment considerations.

6. Fee Transparency

The journal will communicate any changes to its publication fees through its official website. Authors are encouraged to review this page before submission and before completing any payment.

For clarification, please contact the editorial office through the journal's official communication channels.