Article Processing Charges

Internal Review: 1-2 weeks
Review: 3-5 weeks
Final Decision: 5-6 weeks
Production: 8 weeks

The Journal of Governance and Smart City operates under an open-access model and requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support editorial management, peer review, digital archiving, indexing, and long-term online hosting.

APC Amount:

3,000,000 Iranian Tomans per accepted article

Important Notes:

No fees are charged at the time of submission.
APCs are payable only after peer review and acceptance.
APCs do not influence editorial decisions.
Waivers or partial discounts may be considered in cases of financial hardship or for authors from low-income institutions (subject to approval).

The journal is committed to transparency, fairness, and ensuring that financial considerations do not compromise scientific integrity.