Fee Of Publication

Article Processing Charges (APC) / Publication Fee

The Journal of Future Building is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible to a global audience. To maintain rigorous editorial standards, professional peer review, and high-quality publication services, the journal applies a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) after a manuscript is accepted.

APC Policy

  • Submission Fee: Free

  • Peer Review Fee: Free

  • Publication Fee (APC): Charged only after manuscript acceptance

The APC does not influence editorial decisions, which are based solely on the originality, quality, and scientific merit of the research.

APC Details

Author Category Publication Fee
Authors from Pakistan PKR 25,000
International Authors USD 150

What the APC Covers

The APC ensures authors receive professional editorial and publication support, including:

  • Double-blind peer review by expert reviewers

  • Plagiarism screening and ethical compliance checks

  • Professional copy-editing and formatting

  • Assignment of Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • Online open-access publication for global visibility

  • Indexing and long-term digital archiving

  • Promotion to an international academic and professional audience

Waiver and Discount Policy

Partial or full APC waivers may be granted in special cases:

  • Students and early-career researchers

  • Authors from developing countries

  • Special institutional collaborations

Waiver requests should be submitted before manuscript acceptance.

Payment Instructions

Authors will receive detailed instructions for APC payment after their manuscript is formally accepted. The APC is non-refundable once the publication process begins.