Article Processing Charge Policy

Effective January 1,  2026

Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy for the Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education 

The Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education (JISE), a flagship Scopus Q2 journal within the STAR Scholars Network, is committed to advancing high-quality, open-access scholarship across global communities. With a readership spanning 110 countries and a community of more than 20,000 members, JISE ensures that published research reaches a broad, diverse international audience.

To support essential editorial, technical, and production operations, a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied only upon acceptance of a manuscript. There is no fee to submit.

APC Rates (Effective January 1, 2026)

These fees cover peer-review administration, professional copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, digital preservation, indexing, and long-term open-access hosting.

Equity, Support, and Special Consideration

JISE strongly believes that financial limitations should not prevent authors from contributing to global scholarship. Therefore:

  • Authors from the Global South, low-resource institutions, or those facing significant financial need may request discounts or partial waivers. Reviewers may receive credits towards their manuscript APC (**).

  • All waiver or support requests are handled confidentially and do not influence editorial decisions.

  • Partner institutions may qualify for reduced or waived APCs for their affiliated authors.

Why Publish With JISE?

  • Flagship journal with a global reach in 110 countries, listed on major databases including Scopus, ERIC, ProQuest, etc

  • Supported and disseminated through a network of 20,000+ members

  • Inclusive and supportive editorial environment

  • Timely online publication following acceptance

  • High visibility within the international education research community

We warmly welcome emerging and established scholars to consider JISE as a leading venue for publishing interdisciplinary education research.

For inquiries, waiver requests, or institutional partnership opportunities, please get in touch with us at editor@starscholars.org