Announcement of Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy
The People and Behavior Analysis (PBA) 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.
PBA 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 PBA as an open-access scholarly platform
We deeply appreciate the valuable contributions of authors, reviewers, and readers who support the mission of PBA in interdisciplinary research on human behavior within business, management, marketing, psychology, and broader social contexts. 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 People and Behavior Analysis (PBA).
