Since its inception in 2013, SOCRATES Journal has offered fully free paper submission, review, and publication. To maintain the journal's high standards and ensure seamless operations, a minimal charge is now required for paper processing.

Publication charges apply only upon manuscript acceptance and must be covered by the submitting author(s), funder(s), institution(s), or employer(s). All peer-reviewed reviews and articles accepted on and after 25th October 2024 will be subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC) as outlined below:

APCs for Accepted Manuscripts:

• For Indian Authors: 3500 INR
• For International Authors: 50 USD

The APC is to be paid by the submitting/corresponding author, funder(s), institution(s), or employer(s), following acceptance of the manuscript. Payment details will be sent via email along with the acceptance notification.

Payment Options:

• Paypal - For International Authors
• UPI - For Indian Authors: Pay securely using UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, BHIM, Paytm, or any banking UPI app.

If you have not received the payment details or need further assistance, please contact us at: editor@socratesjournal.com.