Article processing charge (APC)

The Genesis Publishing Consortium Limited (GPCL) and the Journal of Bioscience and Environment Research are 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,

Article processing charge rates

GPCL does not impose charges for manuscript submission, editorial processing, page usage, color printing, or manuscript withdrawal.

Journal of Bioscience and Environment Research will impose an article processing charge after the manuscript is accepted by the editor after rigorous peer review.

Authors from Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia

Per accepted articles

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.**

Authors from other countries

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,

*LDC,  Developing nation, Developed nation

Payment options

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,

• Western Union
• Paypal
• Money Gram
• International Money Express (IME)
• Xpress Money
• Prabhu USA
• TransFast
• Merchantrade International Remittance System (MIRS)
• Ria
• bKash (Bangladesh)
• Nagad (Bangladesh)
• GooglePay (India or other countries)
• Paytm (India)
• PhonePe (India)

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.

Additional information

• APC waivers apply to authors from Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia, ensuring accessibility for researchers from these regions.
• GPCL facilitates the publication of errata, corrigenda, addenda, corrections, and retractions at no cost to the authors.
• The journal emphasizes transparency and does not levy any hidden charges.

At GPCL, we strive to foster an inclusive and accessible platform for disseminating aquatic invertebrate and ecosystem 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.

Important Notice:

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.