Publication Fees and Payment Policy

The Indonesian Journal of Criminal Law Studies (IJCLS) applies a publication fee policy to support the editorial and publication process. This policy explains the Article Processing Charge (APC), proofreading service fees, invoice issuance, payment procedures, and the responsibilities of authors, the journal, and service providers.

1. Article Processing Charge (APC) for Indonesian Authors

The APC for Indonesian authors is determined based on the Rector's Decree of Universitas Negeri Semarang Number B/258/UN37/HK.02/2026 concerning Academic Supporting Service Tariffs at the Institute for Research and Community Service of Universitas Negeri Semarang for 2026.

APC for Indonesian Authors
IDR 4,000,000
Applicable from Volume 11 (2026).

Any applicable currency conversion, bank charges, or administrative fees may affect the final amount paid when a transaction involves a currency other than Indonesian rupiah.

2. Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Authors

The APC for international authors is determined separately in accordance with the applicable provisions of Universitas Negeri Semarang. The applicable amount and payment instructions will be stated in the official APC invoice issued after the manuscript has been declared eligible for publication.

3. Effective Date of the Fee Policy

The APC adjustment described in this policy applies starting from Volume 11 (2026). Authors are advised to follow the applicable fee information and official payment instructions provided by IJCLS through its official submission system.

4. Proofreading Services and Fees

Proofreading is a separate service intended to improve the language, grammar, clarity, and readability of a manuscript before publication. The proofreading fee is not included in the APC and is determined separately by the relevant service provider.

IJCLS strongly recommends Enago as one option for professional academic proofreading. In addition to Enago, IJCLS will recommend other proofreading service providers where applicable. Information about these recommended services will be sent to authors when their manuscripts have been declared eligible for publication and have entered the copyediting stage.

Proofreading Service Information

Authors may use Enago or another professional proofreading service that meets the journal's language-editing requirements. Details of additional recommended services will be communicated to authors at the copyediting stage, after the manuscript has been declared eligible for publication.

The applicable proofreading fee and payment instructions will be communicated separately. Authors may use another professional proofreading provider, subject to the journal's applicable editorial and language-quality requirements.

5. APC Invoice and Publication Eligibility

An APC invoice will be issued through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform only after the manuscript has been declared eligible for publication based on the reviewers' recommendations and the final editorial decision.

The issuance of an APC invoice does not replace the journal's editorial procedures. Authors must continue to comply with applicable editorial requirements, including revisions, copyediting, proofreading, and final manuscript confirmation where required.

6. Payment Procedures

Article Processing Charge (APC)
  • The official APC invoice is issued through OJS.
  • Payment must be made to the bank account or payment destination designated by Universitas Negeri Semarang in accordance with applicable university regulations.
  • Authors should follow the payment details stated in the official invoice and instructions.
Proofreading Service Fee
  • The proofreading fee is separate from the APC.
  • Payment is made directly to the selected proofreading service provider.
  • The proofreading provider, not IJCLS or its journal management, issues the proofreading invoice and payment receipt.
Important Notice

The APC and proofreading service fee are two separate payments and must not be combined into a single payment or invoice. The APC is determined and administered in accordance with the applicable provisions of Universitas Negeri Semarang, whereas the proofreading fee is determined by the selected service provider.

7. Payment Verification and Responsibility

Authors should verify that all payment requests correspond to the official payment procedures described in this policy. IJCLS is responsible for communicating official APC instructions through OJS and for communicating proofreading-service information through the relevant recommended or selected provider.

IJCLS and its journal management are not responsible for additional payment requests made outside the official APC invoice issued through OJS or outside the official invoice and payment procedures of the selected proofreading service provider.

8. Summary of Payment Responsibilities

Item Invoice Issued By Payment Destination
Article Processing Charge (APC) Official invoice through OJS Account or payment destination designated by Universitas Negeri Semarang
Proofreading service fee Selected proofreading service provider The selected proofreading service provider

Authors are encouraged to consult the official instructions provided by IJCLS and the relevant service provider before making any payment. This policy is intended to ensure transparency in publication-related charges and to distinguish clearly between journal publication fees and external proofreading services.