Article Processing Charge Policy

The Journal of Elementary and Secondary School (JESS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in scholarly publishing and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our journal. In line with our growing reputation and inclusion in several reputable indexing databases, we are implementing an Article Processing Charge (APC) policy.
JESS has recently been indexed in several reputable databases, including Index Copernicus, Scilit, and ASCI. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, rigorous peer review, and global accessibility. To maintain and further enhance the journal’s quality and sustainability, an APC will now be applied to accepted manuscripts.
Effective Date
Starting November 1, 2025, manuscripts submitted on or after this date will be subject to an APC.
APC Amount
The Article Processing Charge (APC) is set at USD 30 per accepted paper.
Purpose of APC
The collected APC will be utilized to support:
• Journal maintenance and improvement of publication quality
• Editorial and peer-review management processes
• Website operation and system development
• Indexing and archiving services
• Long-term sustainability of JESS as an open-access scholarly platform

We deeply appreciate the valuable contributions of authors, reviewers, and readers who support the mission of JESS in research on elementary and secondary education, particularly in the areas of learning competencies, cognitive psychology, educational sociology, and digital teaching methods. Your continued participation enables us to provide open, accessible, and high-quality academic content to the global research community.
For further inquiries regarding this policy, please contact our editorial office through the official journal email.

Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in the Journal of Elementary and Secondary School (JESS).