Article Processing Charges

Open Access Policy & Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Open Access Commitment

The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research (NAJFNR) is committed to open access (OA) publishing, ensuring the immediate and unrestricted availability of published research to a global audience. This model allows readers to freely access, download, print, and redistribute articles, removing financial barriers and maximizing the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

 

Financing Open Access

Under the OA framework, publication costs—including manuscript processing, online hosting, long-term archiving, and editorial services—are covered by Article Processing Charges (APCs). These charges are typically funded by authors or their institutions, replacing traditional subscription fees. Notably, NAJFNR does not charge any fees for manuscript submission.

 

Implementation of APCs

To sustain high-quality publishing services, NAJFNR will implement APCs effective April 20, 2025. The fees support essential processes such as:

  • Peer review management

  • Copyediting and typesetting

  • Multi-format publication (PDF, HTML, XML)

  • DOI assignment and indexing

  • Plagiarism detection

 

APC Structure

  • International Authors: USD 150 (exclusive of VAT)

  • Algerian Authors: 22,000 DZD (Algerian Dinars)

 

Optional Fast-Track Publication: 

For authors seeking expedited publication, an optional fast-track service is available for an additional USD 50, bringing the total APC to USD 200 (exclusive of VAT).

for Algerian authors becomes 22,000 DZD + 7,300 DZD = 29,300 DZD.

 

Waiver & Discount Policy:

  • Waivers: Currently, NAJFNR does not offer APC waivers or discounts.

  • Editorial Board Discount: A 50% APC discount applies only to Associate/Reviewer Editors when listed as the first author (not applicable for other authorship positions).

 

Submission Date Policy


Manuscripts submitted before April 20, 2025, will be processed under the previous (non-APC) policy. APCs apply only to submissions received on or after this date.

Payment Details

Bank transfer instructions will be provided with the invoice upon manuscript acceptance.

We appreciate your support in advancing open-access scholarship. For inquiries, please contact the editorial office.

 

Sincerely,

Editorial Office

North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research (NAJFNR)