IJFRMS follows an open-access publishing model, allowing published research to be accessed online without subscription restrictions.

Article Processing Charges, where applicable, help support activities associated with manuscript processing and publication.

These activities may include:

• Editorial handling.
• Peer-review coordination.
• Manuscript preparation.
• Copyediting and formatting.
• Typesetting.
• Online publication.
• Article hosting.
• DOI and metadata management, where applicable.
• Maintenance of published content.

Online Publication Charges

The applicable Article Processing Charge depends on the type of manuscript submitted to the journal. The current publication charges are presented below:

Manuscript Type	USD	EUR	GBP
Regular Article	1000	890	754

These charges are intended to support the various editorial, technical, and publishing activities involved in preparing accepted manuscripts for online publication.

Important Information for Authors

Authors should understand that:

• Payment of an APC does not guarantee manuscript acceptance.
• Every manuscript must undergo the journal's editorial and peer-review process.
• Editorial decisions should be based on academic quality and suitability.
• Any applicable fee should be communicated clearly before payment.
• Authors should verify payment instructions through the journal's official channels.
• Any additional or optional charges should be clearly explained.

Transparency

The journal should clearly state:

• The APC amount.
• When the fee becomes payable.
• What services the fee covers.
• Accepted payment methods.
• Any applicable taxes or additional charges.
• Refund or cancellation conditions, where applicable.

The current IJFRMS website includes Article Processing Charges as a dedicated section under For Authors.