The Genesis Publishing Consortium Limited (GPCL) is committed to providing open access to all published articles. To sustain this open access model, an article processing charge (APC) applies to manuscripts that complete the peer-review process and are accepted for publication. Below, you will find details regarding the APC rates, payment options, and other important considerations,
GPCL does not impose charges for manuscript submission, editorial processing, page usage, color printing, or manuscript withdrawal.
All journals of GPCL will impose an article processing charge after the manuscript is accepted by the editor after rigorous peer review.
Academicians (Prof./Assoc. Prof./Assis. Prof./Senior Lecturer/Lecturer): 30 USD (3600/- BDT; or 2500/- INR; or 160/- RM)
PhD candidates (passed the comprehensive exam): 20 USD (2400/- BDT; or 1700/- INR; or 100/- RM)
Students: 25 USD (3000/- BDT; or 2100/- INR; or 130/- RM)
Industry researchers: 35 USD (4200/- BDT; or 2900/- INR; or 180/- RM)
**Students are required to provide a copy of their university/college ID card. PhD candidates may be asked to furnish proof of their comprehensive exam.**
40-50 USD per accepted article (based on the financial situation of the author’s country, please see the table).
However, the regular article processing charges of GPCL journals are as follows,
| Name of the journal | From LDC | From developing nation | From developed nation | Current fees |
| Biological Science | ||||
| Journal of Aquatic Research and Sustainability | 25 $ | 40 $ | 50 $ | 25-50 $ |
| Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (Coming Soon) | 25 $ | 40 $ | 50 $ | 25-50 $ |
| Aquatic Invertebrates and Ecosystem Research | 25 $ | 40 $ | 50 $ | 25-50 $ |
| Journal of Bioscience and Environment Research | 25 $ | 40 $ | 50 $ | 25-50 $ |
| Engineering | ||||
| Computer Science and Engineering Research | 25 $ | 40 $ | 50 $ | 25-50 $ |
*LDC, Developing nation, Developed nation
Authors have the flexibility to choose from the following payment options,
Bank transfer: Make a direct payment to the provided bank account (refer to the invoice) and email the bank wire transfer receipt to GPCL.
Alternative payment methods: If you prefer alternative payment methods such as,
or any other means, please contact the GPCL editorial office via email: info@genesispcl.com. We will promptly provide you with detailed instructions on how to submit the APC for your accepted article.
At GPCL, we strive to foster an inclusive and accessible platform for disseminating aquatic research. The APC supports the sustainability of open-access publishing, allowing researchers to share their valuable contributions with the global scientific community. For any queries or further assistance, please reach out to the GPCL office.
We offer a dedicated copyediting service through a third-party service provider, if the manuscript you submitted and is currently under review needs thorough copyediting. You can calculate the associated fees for copyediting here.
Please be aware that any requests for money related to Article Processing Charges (APCs) or other associated fees will only come from the email address: payment@genesispcl.com.
Do not send money if you receive a request from any other email address, even if it appears to be from an official or representative of the company. Payments sent to any email address other than payment@genesispcl.com will not be considered legitimate Article Processing Charges and will not be received by the company.
Do you have any question? Ask us
Genesis Publishing Consortium Limited (GPCL) is an Open Access publisher, with more than 4 online, peer-reviewed journals covering a wide range of academic disciplines.
