Article Processing Charges (APC) and Waiver Policy

1. Article Processing Charge

Following the assignment of its official ISSN, the Journal of Responsible AI and Social Equity (JRASE) has established an Article Processing Charge (APC) policy to support high-quality open-access publishing, peer-review administration, and long-term digital archiving.

- Standard APC: USD 700 per accepted manuscript.

- Payment: The APC is payable only after a manuscript has completed peer review and received formal acceptance.

- Submission fees: No fees are charged for manuscript submission or initial evaluation.

2. APC Waivers and Discounts

JRASE offers full or partial APC waivers to promote equitable access to scholarly publishing and recognize contributions to the journal and FAIREEH (Foundation for AI Rights and Equity of Education & Healthcare).

Waiver requests may be considered under the following circumstances:

- Service and contributions to JRASE or FAIREEH: Authors who have contributed as reviewers, editorial board members, guest editors, or volunteers, or who have otherwise provided substantive service to the journal or the Foundation.

- Financial hardship or unfunded research: Authors facing verifiable institutional financial constraints or conducting research without funding to cover publication costs.

Applicants may request either a full waiver (100%) or a partial waiver, specifying the percentage requested. All requests are subject to review and approval by the Editorial Board.

3. Application and Review Process

When to apply

Authors may submit a waiver request either:

- At the time of initial manuscript submission; or

- Upon receipt of the formal acceptance letter.

How to apply

Complete the email template below and send it to the Editorial Office at jrase@faireeh.org, using the following subject line:

[APC Waiver Request] Manuscript ID / Title – Corresponding Author Name

Include the manuscript details, the requested waiver percentage, and a brief explanation of the circumstances supporting the request.

Review and notification

The Editorial Board will evaluate each request based on the applicant’s eligibility, justification, and supporting information, and will determine whether to approve a full or partial waiver.

The final decision, including the approved waiver percentage, will be communicated directly to the corresponding author by email.

4. APC Waiver Request Email Template