{"id":24590,"date":"2026-11-03T13:13:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a-articles.kz\/?p=24590"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:35:57","slug":"scopus-wos-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a-articles.kz\/en\/scopus-wos-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Actually Cost to Publish in Scopus and WoS: A Complete Breakdown of Costs for Kazakhstan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The question \u00ab<\/span>how much<\/span> is worth<\/span> publication<\/span> \u00bbin Scopus\" <\/span>usually<\/span> specify<\/span> in <\/span>hope<\/span> to hear<\/span> one<\/span> number<\/span>. One <\/span>numbers<\/span> no<\/span>. Price <\/span>is being assembled<\/span> from<\/span> several<\/span> lines<\/span>: <\/span>translation<\/span> manuscripts<\/span> with <\/span>Kazakh<\/span> or<\/span> Russian<\/span>, <\/span>editing<\/span>, <\/span>collection<\/span> magazine<\/span>, <\/span>taxes<\/span>, <\/span>commission<\/span> bank<\/span> for<\/span> currency<\/span> translation<\/span>. Some <\/span>lines<\/span> required<\/span>, <\/span>others<\/span> depend on<\/span> from<\/span> your<\/span> choice<\/span>. Below <\/span>Let's take a closer look<\/span> every<\/span>, <\/span>let's<\/span> guidelines<\/span> in <\/span>in dollars<\/span> And <\/span>We show<\/span>, <\/span>how<\/span> recalculate<\/span> budget<\/span> in <\/span>tenge<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How Much Does It Cost to Publish in Scopus: Price, Short Answer, and Breakdown of Costs <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Short<\/span> answer<\/span>:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> publication<\/span> in <\/span>magazine<\/span> Scopus <\/span>maybe<\/span> be worth<\/span> from<\/span> 0 $ (<\/span>magazine<\/span> without<\/span> APC, and <\/span>English<\/span> text<\/span> you<\/span> cook<\/span> themselves<\/span>) <\/span>to<\/span> several<\/span> thousands<\/span> dollars<\/span> (<\/span>magazine<\/span> Q1 with <\/span>high<\/span> APC <\/span>plus<\/span> translation<\/span> And <\/span>editing<\/span>). She herself <\/span>database<\/span> Scopus <\/span>money<\/span> with <\/span>author<\/span> for<\/span> indexing<\/span> not<\/span> takes<\/span>. They pay <\/span>magazine<\/span>, <\/span>if<\/span> he<\/span> charges<\/span> collection<\/span>, and <\/span>performers<\/span>, <\/span>if<\/span> you<\/span> order<\/span> services<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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For <\/span>calculation<\/span> convenient<\/span> simple<\/span> formula<\/span>:<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Budget<\/span> = <\/span>preparation<\/span> manuscripts<\/span> + <\/span>official<\/span> fees<\/span> magazine<\/span> + <\/span>agreed upon<\/span> services<\/span> artists<\/span> + <\/span>taxes<\/span> And <\/span>banking<\/span> expenses<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Separate <\/span>constituent<\/span> for<\/span> indexing<\/span> in <\/span>formula<\/span> no<\/span>. Therefore <\/span>cost<\/span> publications<\/span> in Scopus <\/span>consists of<\/span> only<\/span> from<\/span> these<\/span> lines<\/span>, and <\/span>not<\/span> all<\/span> they<\/span> needed<\/span> to everyone<\/span> to the author<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Consumption<\/th>\n Is it mandatory to<\/th>\n Who gets paid?<\/th>\n Currency<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Translation from Kazakh or Russian into English<\/td>\n If the manuscript is not written in English<\/td>\n To a translator or translation agency<\/td>\n \u20b8 or $<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Language and Academic Editing<\/td>\n No, but it reduces the risk of rejection prior to review<\/td>\n To the editor or service<\/td>\n \u20b8 or $<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Submission fee<\/td>\n Only if it was listed in the log<\/td>\n To the Publisher<\/td>\n $, \u20ac, \u00a3<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
APC (article processing charge)<\/td>\n Only in journals with an APC<\/td>\n To the Publisher<\/td>\n $, \u20ac, \u00a3<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Additional pages, color illustrations<\/td>\n According to the guidelines of a specific journal<\/td>\n To the Publisher<\/td>\n $, \u20ac, \u00a3<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
VAT and Other Taxes<\/td>\n It depends on the publisher's country<\/td>\n Listed on the publisher's invoice<\/td>\n Account Currency<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Bank Fees and Conversion<\/td>\n Yes, when paying in foreign currency<\/td>\n Bank<\/td>\n \u20b8<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Services Provided: Journal Selection, Support, Turnkey Article<\/td>\n No, based on your decision<\/td>\n Contractor<\/td>\n $ or \u20b8<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Which expenses are mandatory, and which are up to the author?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The research, the article itself, and the responses to reviewers are the author\u2019s work, and no one charges for them. The only mandatory costs are the fees specified by the journal in its guidelines for authors and any bank charges incurred during payment. Everything else is optional. Some authors write directly in English and do without translation; others order only editing services; and still others outsource the entire process to a service provider.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

People most often make two kinds of mistakes. The first group sets a fee for each stage of the work, even though a stage and a paid service are not the same thing. Others forget about the estimate after the proposal has been accepted, when it\u2019s already too late to back out. That\u2019s why the estimate process begins by asking what you specifically need, rather than relying on someone else\u2019s example.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What are the different types of publication models? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Model <\/span>access<\/span> determines<\/span>, <\/span>who<\/span> And <\/span>for<\/span> that<\/span> pays<\/span>. Below <\/span>four<\/span> main<\/span> option<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Subscription<\/td>\n By subscription or as a one-time purchase<\/td>\n Usually not<\/td>\n Are there any fees for submission, additional pages, or color illustrations?<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Gold Open Access<\/td>\n Open to everyone immediately upon publication<\/td>\n Often, yes, but not always<\/td>\n Who pays the APC? Are there any discounts or fee waivers?<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Hybrid<\/td>\n Subscription; select articles are freely available<\/td>\n Yes, if the author chooses open access<\/td>\n What is the price of the option for your article? Is there an agreement with your university?<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Diamond Open Access<\/td>\n Open to everyone<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Are there any other fees, and who funds the publication?<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Title<\/span> models<\/span> not<\/span> always<\/span> transmits<\/span> all<\/span> a painting<\/span>. Gold Open Access <\/span>not<\/span> required<\/span> means<\/span>, <\/span>that<\/span> pays<\/span> author<\/span>: APC <\/span>maybe<\/span> cover<\/span> employer<\/span>, <\/span>university<\/span> or<\/span> agreement<\/span> publisher<\/span> with <\/span>university<\/span>. In Hybrid <\/span>open<\/span> access<\/span> to <\/span>separate<\/span> article<\/span> usually<\/span> paid<\/span> option<\/span>. <\/span>Final<\/span> answer<\/span> gives<\/span> only<\/span> page<\/span> magazine<\/span> with <\/span>terms and conditions<\/span> for<\/span> authors<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Expenses Prior to Submission of the Article <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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More <\/span>to<\/span> that<\/span>, <\/span>how<\/span> manuscript<\/span> will end up<\/span> in <\/span>editorial staff<\/span>, <\/span>author<\/span> usually<\/span> already<\/span> spends<\/span> money<\/span> or<\/span> time<\/span>. <\/span>Paid<\/span> external<\/span> service<\/span> not<\/span> is<\/span> requirement<\/span> editions<\/span>: <\/span>they<\/span> estimate<\/span> quality<\/span> text<\/span>, and <\/span>not<\/span> availability<\/span> check<\/span>. <\/span>But<\/span> weak<\/span> English<\/span> And <\/span>sloppy<\/span> links<\/span> often<\/span> are coming to an end<\/span> refusal<\/span> more<\/span> to<\/span> peer review<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Translation from Kazakh or Russian<\/td>\n The manuscript is not written in English<\/td>\n Words or pages, language pair<\/td>\n Contractor's Price List<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Language Editing<\/td>\n The text is in English, but it needs editing<\/td>\n Words or pages, depth of edits<\/td>\n Service Pricing, Estimate<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Scientific Editing<\/td>\n I need someone to review the logic, structure, and terminology.<\/td>\n Hours or amount of text<\/td>\n Approved Budget<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Formatting Links, Figures, and Tables<\/td>\n The materials do not meet the journal's requirements<\/td>\n Number of items or hours<\/td>\n Contractor's Price List<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Checking for Plagiarism<\/td>\n Is it a requirement of the journal, or does the author want to check it himself?<\/td>\n A single check or a package<\/td>\n Service Pricing<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Advice on Choosing a Magazine<\/td>\n The author has not yet decided on a publisher<\/td>\n Hour or package<\/td>\n Consultant Agreement<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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For authors from Kazakhstan, translation is often the biggest expense before submission: many manuscripts are written in Kazakh or Russian. Translation is billed by the word or by the page, and the price depends on the language pair and the complexity of the terminology. If the text is in Kazakh, clarify whether the translator will translate directly or via Russian. Both the price and the accuracy of the terminology depend on this. It\u2019s best to order translation and editing after the text has been finalized, because revisions are usually billed separately.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Sometimes a journal charges a submission fee\u2014a fee paid before the editorial board makes a decision. This isn't necessarily a sign of fraud, but you should factor the amount into your budget. It's usually a small amount, but it's non-refundable if the article isn't accepted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If you're considering <\/span>Preparation and tracking of an article in Scopus<\/span><\/a>, clarify the scope of work and whether the APC is included in the price. You can select a journal that matches the topic and requirements separately\u2014through <\/span>Selecting a scientific journal in Scopus<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Once an article is accepted, there are fees that often catch the author off guard. The main one is the APC (article processing charge), a fee for processing and publishing the article. In open-access journals, this fee covers the cost of open access; therefore, the APC and the open-access fee are a single amount, not two separate charges.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In addition to the APC, the journal may charge extra fees for additional pages or color illustrations. The terms are usually specified in the \u00abArticle Processing Charges\u00bb or \u00abPublication Fees\u00bb sections, and length requirements are outlined in the author guidelines. Taxes, such as VAT (depending on the publisher\u2019s country), are listed on the invoice or the payment page. If the amount on the invoice differs from the amount listed on the journal\u2019s website\u2014even slightly\u2014you should contact the editorial office before making the payment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Course<\/span> And <\/span>commission<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Publishers <\/span>exhibit<\/span> accounts<\/span> in <\/span>in dollars<\/span>, <\/span>euro<\/span> or<\/span> pounds<\/span>. <\/span>Kazakhstani<\/span> bank<\/span> will copy<\/span> tenge<\/span> by<\/span> his own<\/span> course<\/span> on<\/span> date<\/span> translation<\/span> And <\/span>will add<\/span> commission<\/span> for<\/span> international<\/span> payment<\/span>. Between <\/span>adoption<\/span> articles<\/span> And <\/span>payment<\/span> may<\/span> go through<\/span> weeks<\/span>, and <\/span>course<\/span> for<\/span> this is<\/span> time<\/span> is changing<\/span>. <\/span>The Difference<\/span> in <\/span>a few<\/span> percent<\/span> on<\/span> total<\/span> in <\/span>a thousand<\/span> dollars<\/span> already<\/span> noticeable<\/span>, <\/span>therefore<\/span> set aside<\/span> in <\/span>cost estimate<\/span> stock<\/span> 5\u201310%. The exact <\/span>commission<\/span> for<\/span> translation<\/span> Please clarify<\/span> in <\/span>his own<\/span> bank<\/span> in advance<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Proofreading<\/span>, DOI, and <\/span>indexing<\/span> not<\/span> are<\/span> standard<\/span> separately<\/span> payments<\/span> author<\/span>. <\/span>If<\/span> in <\/span>on the account<\/span> appeared<\/span> items<\/span>, <\/span>of whom<\/span> no<\/span> in <\/span>rules<\/span> magazine<\/span>, <\/span>please ask<\/span> publisher<\/span> in writing<\/span> explain<\/span> every<\/span> to<\/span> payments<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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APC Guidelines by Apartment Type <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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To <\/span>to present<\/span> order<\/span> amounts<\/span>, <\/span>below<\/span> guidelines<\/span> APC <\/span>for<\/span> magazines<\/span> Scopus <\/span>various<\/span> quartiles<\/span>. Nearby <\/span>specified<\/span> percentile<\/span> CiteScore<\/span>, <\/span>because<\/span> that<\/span> exactly<\/span> his<\/span> in Kazakhstan <\/span>often<\/span> require<\/span> along with<\/span> with <\/span>quartile<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Q1<\/td>\n 75\u201399<\/td>\n 1,000\u20135,000<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Q2<\/td>\n 50\u201374<\/td>\n 800\u20132,000<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Q3<\/td>\n 25\u201349<\/td>\n 300\u20131,000<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Q4<\/td>\n 0\u201324<\/td>\n 100\u2013500<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Approximate <\/span>ranges<\/span> by<\/span> assessment<\/span> commands<\/span> Academies <\/span>articles<\/span>. <\/span>This<\/span> not<\/span> rates<\/span> bases<\/span> And <\/span>not<\/span> boundaries<\/span> market<\/span>: <\/span>specific<\/span> APC <\/span>maybe<\/span> to be<\/span> below<\/span> or<\/span> above<\/span>. Amounts <\/span>listed<\/span> in <\/span>in dollars<\/span>; in <\/span>tenge<\/span> Recalculate<\/span> by<\/span> course<\/span> bank<\/span> on<\/span> date<\/span> payments<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This<\/span> only<\/span> APC, <\/span>without<\/span> translation<\/span>, <\/span>support<\/span> And <\/span>others<\/span> expenses<\/span>. Quartile <\/span>himself<\/span> by<\/span> to oneself<\/span> not<\/span> determines<\/span> price<\/span>: in <\/span>one<\/span> quartile<\/span> occur<\/span> magazines<\/span> without<\/span> APC and <\/span>magazines<\/span> with APC in <\/span>a few<\/span> thousands<\/span> dollars<\/span>. In addition to <\/span>that<\/span>, <\/span>quartile<\/span> always<\/span> tied<\/span> to <\/span>metric<\/span>, <\/span>subject-specific<\/span> categories<\/span> And <\/span>year<\/span>, and SJR, <\/span>CiteScore<\/span> and JCR \u2014 <\/span>various<\/span> indicators<\/span>. <\/span>Read more<\/span> about <\/span>that volume<\/span>, <\/span><\/span>What is the Scopus journal percentile?<\/span><\/span><\/a> And <\/span><\/span>How do percentiles differ from quartiles?<\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span>we<\/span> wrote<\/span> separately<\/span>. <\/span>Nearby<\/span> with <\/span>each<\/span> the amount<\/span> Write it down<\/span>, <\/span>on<\/span> which<\/span> date<\/span> and with <\/span>which<\/span> website<\/span> she<\/span> taken<\/span>: <\/span>publishers<\/span> are reviewing<\/span> rates<\/span> every year<\/span>, and <\/span>sometimes<\/span> And <\/span>more often<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How much does it cost to publish in Web of Science? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Price <\/span>publications<\/span> in Web of Science, <\/span>how<\/span> And <\/span>price<\/span> publications<\/span> in <\/span>WoS<\/span> in <\/span>overall<\/span>, <\/span>depends on<\/span> from<\/span> magazine<\/span>, and <\/span>not<\/span> from<\/span> databases<\/span>. <\/span>Company<\/span> Clarivate, <\/span>which<\/span> leads<\/span> Web of Science, <\/span>not<\/span> takes<\/span> with <\/span>authors<\/span> money<\/span> for<\/span> indexing<\/span>. Unified <\/span>rate<\/span> nets<\/span> \u00ab<\/span>price<\/span> WoS<\/span>\u00bb <\/span>not<\/span> there is<\/span>, <\/span>therefore<\/span> compare<\/span> need to<\/span> specific<\/span> magazines<\/span>: <\/span>them<\/span> APC, <\/span>model<\/span> access<\/span> And <\/span>additional<\/span> fees<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0

What<\/span> affects<\/span> on<\/span> price<\/span> publications<\/span> in Web of Science:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, or ESCI)<\/td>\n When it comes to submission requirements, it is often not just \u00abWoS\u00bb that matters, but a specific index. Journals in leading indexes are typically more competitive, the peer-review process takes longer, and APCs in open-access journals are often higher<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
JCR Quartile<\/td>\n The quartile in WoS is determined based on the JCR, not the SJR or CiteScore. A single journal\u2019s quartiles in Scopus and WoS may not match, so be sure to compare using the database that is relevant to your needs.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Access Model<\/td>\n APC fees are often not charged for subscription-based journals, but under the Gold Open Access model, they can account for the bulk of the budget<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Publisher<\/td>\n Major publishers publish their price lists publicly; for smaller magazines, you'll need to check with the editorial office for details.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Volume and Layout<\/td>\n Additional pages, color illustrations, and language editing increase the total cost<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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If a journal is indexed in both Scopus and WoS,<\/span><\/b> There is no such thing as a \u201cdouble APC\u201d: the author pays the publisher once for a single publication. The difference between the databases concerns the journal\u2019s status and its metrics\u2014that is, the choice of publication\u2014rather than a separate payment. In practice, many journals that meet the Web of Science requirements are also included in Scopus, which allows for selection in both databases. For more details on the differences, see the article <\/span>What are the differences between Scopus and Web of Science?<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

How to check a WoS journal before paying.<\/span><\/b> Check the journal\u2019s status and index in the Master Journal List on the Clarivate website, and the quartile in the JCR for the relevant year. Take the APC amount and currency only from the journal\u2019s website, not from emails or announcements. If a journal claims to be \u00abin Web of Science\u00bb but isn\u2019t listed in the Master Journal List, it\u2019s not worth paying.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Time is money, too.<\/span><\/b> Peer review takes longer in high-impact journals, and the tenge exchange rate fluctuates over those months. If you need to publish by a specific date, be sure to factor in both the time required and a buffer for exchange rate fluctuations when planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The APC benchmarks for WoS journals are comparable to those of Scopus journals at the same level, but there is significant variation within a single quartile. If you need <\/span>article in Web of Science<\/span><\/a>, the cost for your topic and the required quartile is calculated on a case-by-case basis. A more affordable option is\u2014 <\/span>Co-authorship on Web of Science articles<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is possible to publish an article in Scopus for free\u2014that is, without paying a journal fee. This is how Diamond Open Access journals operate, as well as many subscription-based journals where readers and libraries cover the publisher\u2019s costs. The filter in the DOAJ catalog helps you find journals without APCs, and you can check a journal\u2019s status in Scopus through our service <\/span>Scopus journal reviews<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

But \u00abfree\u00bb simply means there\u2019s no APC\u2014it doesn\u2019t mean the budget is zero. Translation, editing, formatting, and your time still have to be accounted for. Even in journals without an APC, there are sometimes other fees, such as a submission fee. Furthermore, high-impact free journals receive a large number of manuscripts, so competition and turnaround times are typically higher. If you need the publication for your dissertation defense, this is just as important to consider as the cost.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Many publishers offer waiver programs\u2014full or partial exemptions from APCs. However, each publisher has its own list of eligible countries, and Kazakhstan is not always included. Therefore, you shouldn\u2019t count on an automatic discount: be sure to check the terms and conditions of the specific journal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>