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Article Processing Charges

As an open-access academic publisher, ZhongYu International Education ensures that all published articles are freely accessible online without subscription fees or paywalls. This model supports the wide dissemination of research to readers worldwide.

To sustain this open-access publishing model, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to accepted articles. The APC helps cover the operational costs associated with the publishing process, including:

  • Editorial management and peer review
  • Professional typesetting and formatting
  • Copyediting and quality control
  • Online hosting, metadata registration, and archiving
  • Indexing and long-term preservation

APC rates vary by journal. Please refer to the specific journal pages for detailed information. Submissions received before December 2025 will be processed free of charge as part of our open-access support initiative.

ZhongYu International Education does not charge submission fees, and there are no additional fees based on article length, number of figures, or supplementary materials. Certain content types—such as Editorials, Corrections, Addendums, Retractions, and Comments—are published free of charge.

APC Payment

APC payments can be made securely through ZhongYu International Education’s online PayPal gateway. Payment instructions, including Article ID and applicable APC in USD, will be provided upon acceptance of the article.

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