Article Processing Charge

All articles published in the International Journal of Unified Research & Development (IJURD) are published under Gold Open Access. In order to provide free access to readers and to cover the basic costs of peer review, copyediting, typesetting, archiving, and journal management, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of ₹500 (Indian Rupees) applies to papers of up to 12 pages accepted after peer review.

For manuscripts exceeding 12 pages, an additional over-length fee of ₹50 (Indian Rupees) per page will be charged. Authors are encouraged to plan ahead regarding their ability to cover the APC and any applicable over-length fees.

There are no submission charges, which means authors will not be required to pay for rejected articles. Editorials, corrections, addendums, retractions, comments, and other similar items are published free of charge.

Waivers and Discounts

To support researchers facing financial constraints, IJURD offers partial or full waivers of APC on a case-by-case basis. Authors may request a waiver at the time of submission, with justification.

Refund Policy

A full refund of the APC will be provided only in cases of accidental double payment. APCs are otherwise non-refundable once publishing services have been initiated, as the costs incurred for editorial and production processes cannot be recovered. No refund will be made in cases where articles are withdrawn or retracted due to author error or misconduct.