Article Processing Charges (APCs)

All journals under Chun Cheng Publisher (CCP) operate on a full open access model. An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to accepted manuscripts to support the cost of publication, editorial management, and long-term preservation. There are no additional charges for submission, colour figures, or supplementary materials.

The APC for this journal is US $500.

Waivers and Discounts

Requests for a waiver or discount may be submitted to the editorial office and will be considered on a case-by-case basis (Waiver Request Form). Priority will be given to authors with limited research funding and to researchers from countries classified as low-income or lower-middle-income economies according to the World Bank (https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519).

All waiver decisions are reviewed and approved by the Editorial Board to ensure fairness and transparency.

Accessibility and Fair Practice

CCP aims to keep APCs fair, sustainable, and accessible to authors worldwide. Our policy prioritizes inclusion and equity, ensuring that financial considerations never influence editorial judgment or the scientific value of published work. All journals under the publisher follow the same ethical approach to maintain open, responsible, and globally accessible research publishing.