Article Processing Charges (APC)

All articles published in the Community Action and Social Transformation Journal (CAST Journal) are open access and freely available online immediately upon publication. This is made possible through an Article Processing Charge (APC) that covers a wide range of publishing services, including online tools for editors and authors, article production and hosting, liaison with abstracting and indexing services, and author support services.

We do not charge any submission fees. The APC is only payable once your manuscript has been editorially accepted for publication.

APC Rates (Effective July 20, 2026):

  • Indonesian Authors: IDR 1,000,000 per article

  • Foreign Authors: USD 65 per article

This APC covers peer review management, production, and publication costs. Taxes are excluded.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is responsible for making or arranging the payment?
The corresponding author is responsible for making or arranging the APC payment (e.g., through their institution or funder) upon editorial acceptance of the manuscript.

At which stage is the APC fixed?
The APC is confirmed during the manuscript submission process and will not change, regardless of any future adjustments to the journal’s APC rates.

When and how do I pay?
Upon editorial acceptance, the corresponding author will receive an invoice and payment instructions. Payment must be completed before the article can be published.

Payment Method:

  • Bank Transfer: Payment can be made online or through a bank teller to the account provided in the invoice. After transferring, please send the transfer receipt to [email protected] for confirmation.

Waivers and Discounts

Can charges be waived?
Yes. Waivers may be considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly for authors without institutional or funding support.

Who is eligible for a waiver?

  • Corresponding authors from low-income countries (based on the World Bank classification) may apply for a full waiver.

  • Corresponding authors from lower-middle income countries (with GDP < USD 200 billion) may apply for a 50% waiver.

How to apply for a waiver?
Please indicate your waiver request when submitting your article via the CAST Journal submission system. If you wish to check your eligibility before submission, please contact us at [email protected].

Important: Waiver requests are handled by the editorial management team and do not influence editorial decisions regarding the acceptance of manuscripts.

Funding Sources

Many institutions and funding agencies allow APCs to be covered through research grants. We encourage authors to explore funding opportunities provided by their institutions or research sponsors to support open access publishing.