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Source of Funding and Fee Details for Authors

  1. Source of Funding

The Historian operates under a sustainable and transparent publishing model designed to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of historical scholarship. The journal is supported by the following sources:

  • Institutional Support: The primary backing for The Historian is provided by the Department of History, Institute of Global and Historical Studies, Government College University (GCU), Lahore. This institutional support underwrites the core operational infrastructure, allowing the journal to maintain high academic standards.
  • Article Processing Charges (APC): To cover the costs associated with the management of the triple-blind peer review process, digital archiving, website maintenance, and open-access hosting, the journal collects an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon the acceptance of a manuscript.
  • Print Subscriptions & Voluntary Contributions: Revenue generated from optional print subscriptions and occasional voluntary contributions from academic bodies supports the distribution of physical copies and the promotion of scholarly communication.
  1. Fee Details for Authors

The Historian is committed to keeping publishing costs affordable to foster inclusive historical enquiry. The fee structure is as follows:

  1. Submission Charges
  • Fee: None.
  • Policy: There are no charges for submitting a manuscript. Authors are free to submit their work for consideration without financial obligation.
  1. Article Processing Charges (APC)
  • Fee: PKR 15,000 (National Authors) / USD 60 (International Authors).
  • Due Date: Payable only after the manuscript has been widely accepted for publication.
  • Coverage: This fee supports the editorial workflow, similarity checking (Turnitin), typesetting, DOI registration, and long-term digital archiving.
  1. Fast-Track Review Service (Optional)
  • Fee: PKR 10,000 / USD 40 (Additional).
  • Timeline: Ensures an initial editorial decision within 7–10 working days.
  • Ethical Note: This service expedites the administrative handling and reviewer assignment process. However, it does not guarantee acceptance. The Historian strictly maintains its triple-blind peer review standards, and the rigorous evaluation of scholarly merit remains the priority regardless of the processing speed.
  1. Print Copy Charges (Optional)
  • Fee: PKR 2,000 / USD 10 per copy.
  • Policy: Print copies are available upon request for authors who wish to have a physical record of the journal issue.
  1. Waiver and Discount Policy

In line with the journal's mission to support early-career scholars and underrepresented voices, The Historian offers a waiver policy to ensure financial constraints do not hinder the publication of quality research:

  • Student Waiver: A 50% discount on the APC is available for current students (MS/MPhil/PhD) upon provision of valid student identification.
  • Hardship Waiver: Full or partial waivers are available for authors from low-income regions or those without institutional research funding. Requests must be made to the Editor-in-Chief prior to acceptance.
  • Invited Content: Special discounts may apply to invited articles, conference collaborations, or commissioned book reviews.
  1. Payment Methods

An official invoice will be issued by the editorial office upon the acceptance of the manuscript. Payments can be made via:

  • Bank Transfer: (Details provided on invoice).
  • Mobile Banking: Easypaisa / JazzCash (For authors within Pakistan).
  • PayPal: (For international authors).
  1. Financial Transparency and Editorial Independence

The Historian strictly adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

  • Editorial Independence: Financial contributions, including APCs and Fast-Track fees, have no influence on editorial decisions. Acceptance is based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, and rigor of the manuscript.
  • No Commercial Influence: The journal does not accept commercial advertising or funding that could compromise its integrity or introduce bias into the review process.