Publication Fees
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Samarra Journal of Engineering Science and Research (SJESR) charges Article Processing Charges (APCs) to cover the costs of peer review, editorial management, production, hosting, and long-term preservation of published content.
Standard Fees
| Author Category | Publication Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Rate (International and Iraqi authors) | 160,000 IQD |
| University of Samarra (Affiliated researchers) | 140,000 IQD |
Fee Waivers
In recognition of exceptional circumstances affecting research capacity in certain regions, SJESR completely waives publication fees for authors from the following countries:
- Palestine
- Syria
- Yemen
- Sudan
- Somalia
- Comoros
Effective Date: July 23, 2025
Eligibility: At least one author must be affiliated with an institution in one of these countries.
Application: Automatic upon submission; no separate waiver request is needed.
Reviewer Discount
To recognize the valuable contribution of peer reviewers to the journal, authors who serve as reviewers for SJESR receive a 50% discount on publication fees.
Discount Details:
- 50% reduction in publication fees.
- One discount earned per manuscript reviewed.
- Discount applicable to future manuscript submissions.
- Reviewers must complete the review process to qualify.
Effective Date: July 23, 2025
To Volunteer as a Reviewer: Email your CV and areas of expertise to: sjesr@uosamarra.edu.iq
Payment Process
When Payment Is Due
Publication fees are due upon acceptance of your manuscript following peer review. Authors will receive payment instructions with the acceptance notification. The article will not be published until payment is received.
Payment Methods
For payment details, instructions, and available payment methods, please contact:
Financial Contact:
Asst. Lecturer Raoof A. Noori College of Engineering, University of Samarra
Email: rauoof.a.nori@uosamarra.edu.iq
Phone: +964 772 917 9889
Required Information
- Manuscript tracking number.
- Corresponding author name.
- Invoice number (provided upon acceptance).
Receipt: An official receipt is provided upon payment confirmation.
Publication Timeline
Once payment is confirmed, your article will proceed to final production and will be published in the next available issue.
Open Access for Readers
Important: While authors pay publication fees, all published content is freely available to readers worldwide.
No charges for:
- Accessing articles.
- Downloading PDFs.
- Reading online.
- Sharing with colleagues.
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing maximum dissemination and reuse with proper attribution.
Learn more: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Questions?
For questions about publication fees, waivers, or payment methods, please contact:
Email: sjesr@uosamarra.edu.iq
Last Updated: February 26, 2026