Source of Funding and Fee Details for Authors

1. Funding Model

Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq operates on a sustainable and transparent funding framework to support its publication activities. The journal’s financial resources are derived from the following sources:

Article Processing Charges (APC)

After a manuscript is accepted, authors contribute an APC that helps cover:

  • Editorial management and manuscript handling

  • Double-blind peer review coordination

  • Plagiarism and similarity checks

  • Copyediting and formatting

  • DOI registration and indexing (if applicable)

  • Online hosting and digital archiving

Institutional Support

The publisher, Aafaq-e-Adab Pakistan, provides administrative, technical, and operational assistance to ensure smooth functioning of the journal.

Voluntary Academic Contributions

Occasional support from scholars, research organizations, and literary communities strengthens the journal’s open-access mission and promotes academic research in Urdu language studies.

Revenue from Printed Copies

Income generated from optional printed issues contributes to printing, distribution, and archival costs.

The journal maintains strict editorial independence and does not accept commercial advertising or funding that could influence editorial decisions.

2. Publication Fees for Authors

Aafaq-e-Tahqeeq follows a transparent and author-friendly fee policy:

Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • PKR 12,000 / USD 50 (payable after acceptance)

  • Covers peer review management, editorial handling, typesetting, and online publication.

Submission Fee

  • No submission fee is required.

  • Authors can submit manuscripts through the OJS system without any upfront payment.

Optional Print Copy Charges

  • PKR 2,000 / USD 10 per copy

  • Available for authors who wish to receive a printed copy of the issue containing their article.

Fast-Track Review Service (Optional)

  • PKR 10,000 / USD 40

  • Ensures an initial editorial decision within 7–10 working days.

  • Fast-track review accelerates the process but does not guarantee acceptance.

3. Waiver and Discount Policy

To encourage broader participation in Urdu language research:

  • Student Discount: 50% APC waiver for students with valid proof.

  • Financial Hardship Waivers: Full or partial APC waivers for authors from low-income backgrounds or without research funding (subject to approval).

  • Special Concessions: Reduced fees for invited articles, collaborative research, or special thematic issues.

Waiver requests should be submitted at the time of manuscript submission.

4. Payment Methods

Authors may pay publication fees through:

  • Bank Transfer (local or international)

  • Easypaisa / JazzCash (for authors in Pakistan)

  • PayPal (for international contributors)

A formal invoice will be issued upon acceptance of the manuscript.