Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Article Processing Charges (APCs) & Fee Transparency
The Deep Science and Technology Consortium (DSTC) and publisher Quantum Science and Technology Pvt Ltd (Founder & CEO: Payal Chauhan) proudly operate all 5 consortium journals under a 100% Diamond Open Access framework.
Zero-Fee Publishing Guarantee
DSTC does not charge any manuscript submission fees, editorial processing fees, page charges, color figure fees, or Article Processing Charges (APCs). All published articles are made immediately and permanently available worldwide under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) license.
Complete Fee Schedule Across All 5 Journals
| Service / Stage | Fee for Authors | Coverage & Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Manuscript Submission Fee | $0 (Free) | No charge upon submission or initial technical/plagiarism screening. |
| Peer Review Management | $0 (Free) | Double-anonymized review coordinated by international Section Editors. |
| Article Processing Charge (APC) | $0 (Free) | Zero fee upon formal acceptance of the manuscript. |
| Color Figures & Data Files | $0 (Free) | Unlimited high-resolution color graphics, diagrams, and datasets. |
| DOI Assignment & Archiving | $0 (Free) | Crossref DOI registration, XML typesetting, and PKP Preservation Network deposit. |
Institutional Sponsorship & Plan S Alignment
All operational and technological infrastructure costs are fully subsidized by Quantum Science and Technology Pvt Ltd in partnership with the Deep Science and Technology Consortium, adhering to Plan S, DOAJ, and OASPA open access principles.