Article Processing Charge (APC)

Publication Policy

Article Processing Charge (APC)

Advanced Forensic Accounting Innovation (ADFAN)

Transparent and accessible publication for all forensic accounting researchers worldwide.

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Free of Charge — No Article Processing Fee

Advanced Forensic Accounting Innovation (ADFAN) does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APC), submission fees, or publication fees. All services are provided completely free of charge to authors.

✅ Submission Fee: FREE
✅ Article Processing Charge (APC): FREE
✅ Publication Fee: FREE

What is Included (Free)

Rigorous double-blind peer review process
Professional copyediting and proofreading
XML/HTML full-text formatting
PDF galley production
DOI registration via Crossref (Prefix: 10.69726)
Abstracting and indexing in global databases
Archiving in PKP Preservation Network (PN)
Unrestricted open access for all readers worldwide

Our Commitment

No fees at any stage of the publication process
No hidden charges or supplementary costs
Equal treatment regardless of author's institution, country, or funding status
Full transparency in editorial and financial policies
Supporting the global forensic accounting research community

How We Sustain Our Operations

ADFAN is fully funded and published by PT. Inovasi Analisis Data, an independent academic publisher committed to advancing open-access scholarly communication. Our operational costs are covered through:

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Institutional Support Publisher's operational funding

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Voluntary Contributions Academic community support

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Data Analytics Services Publisher's core business

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there really no charge at all?

A: Correct. ADFAN does not charge any fees — from submission through peer review to final publication. There are no hidden costs or conditional charges.

Q: Do I need to pay for the DOI?

A: No. DOI registration via Crossref (Prefix: 10.69726) is provided free of charge for all accepted articles.

Q: What about color figures or extra pages?

A: ADFAN imposes no charges for color figures, extra pages, supplementary files, or any additional materials. All content is published as submitted and accepted.

Q: Will this policy change in the future?

A: ADFAN is committed to maintaining free access for authors and readers. Any future changes to this policy, if necessary, will be announced transparently with sufficient notice and will not affect manuscripts already under review.