No Article Processing Charges

The Indian Journal of Astrology and Occult (IJAO) is committed to providing Diamond / Platinum Open Access to high-quality research in the fields of astrology and occult. We believe that removing financial barriers is crucial for the widespread dissemination and impact of academic research. Therefore, the journal does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs) or fees for the submission, processing, or publication of manuscripts.

No Fees for Authors
Submission Fees: There are no fees for submitting a manuscript to the Shodh Sagar Journal of Commerce and Economics.
Processing Fees: There are no fees for the peer review and editorial processing of submitted manuscripts.
Publication Fees: There are no fees for the publication of accepted manuscripts.

Funding and Support
Our open access policy and the absence of APCs are made possible through the support of our funding partners Shodh Sagar. This approach aligns with our mission to promote open access to scholarly research and ensure that authors from all economic backgrounds can publish their work without financial constraints.

Open Access and Licensing
All articles published in the Indian Journal of Astrology and Occult are freely accessible to the public under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY NC 4.0). This license allows others to share, copy, redistribute, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source, a link to the Creative Commons license is provided, and any changes made are indicated.

Commitment to Quality
While we do not charge APCs, we maintain rigorous standards of peer review and editorial quality to ensure the publication of high-quality research. All submissions undergo a thorough double-blind peer review process conducted by experts in the field.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible publishing environment and look forward to your contributions to the Indian Journal of Astrology and Occult.