Article Processing Charge Policy
The Journal of Social Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (JSETP) 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.
JSETP has recently been indexed in several reputable databases, including Index Copernicus, EBSCO, and ProQuest. 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 JSETP as an open-access scholarly platform
We deeply appreciate the valuable contributions of authors, reviewers, and readers who support the mission of JSETP in empirical, conceptual, and theoretical research on social entrepreneurship. 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 Social Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (JSETP).
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