Refund Policy

. Scope and Applicability

This Refund Policy outlines the terms and conditions under which authors may request a refund for article processing charges (APCs) paid to the Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science (RCJES). This policy applies to all original research articles, review articles, and other scholarly contributions submitted to the journal.

2. Refund Eligibility

Authors may be eligible for a refund under the following circumstances:

  • Article Withdrawal: If an article is withdrawn by the author before the final acceptance decision is made, the author may be eligible for a full refund of the APC.
  • Journal Rejection: If an article is rejected by the journal during the peer review process, the author may be eligible for a full refund of the APC.
  • Author's Request: In exceptional cases, the journal's editorial board may consider refund requests from authors due to unforeseen circumstances, such as financial hardship or serious illness.

3. Refund Process

To request a refund, authors must submit a written request to the journal's editorial office within [number] days of the event triggering the refund (e.g., article withdrawal, journal rejection). The request should include the following information:

  • Author's name
  • Article title
  • Manuscript ID
  • Reason for the refund request
  • Supporting documentation (if applicable)

The journal's editorial board will review the refund request and determine whether the author is eligible for a refund. If the request is approved, the journal will process the refund within [number] business days.

4. Refund Amount

The amount of the refund will depend on the circumstances of the case. In general, authors who request refunds due to article withdrawal or journal rejection will be eligible for a full refund of the APC. However, in exceptional cases, the journal may issue a partial refund.

5. Non-Refundable Charges

Certain charges may not be refundable, even in the event of article withdrawal or journal rejection. These may include:

  • Additional services requested by the author, such as color figures or expedited review
  • Author's proofreading fees
  • Copyright transfer fees

6. Revisions and Appeals

Authors who are dissatisfied with the journal's decision regarding a refund request may submit a written appeal to the editorial board within [number] days of the decision. The appeal should include the reasons for the author's disagreement and any additional evidence that may support the author's case.