Journal Business Model

Frontier Advances in Applied Science and Engineering (FAASE) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the boundaries of applied science and engineering. Our journal operates under a transparent and author-friendly business model to promote widespread knowledge dissemination, collaboration, and academic excellence.

Key Aspects of Our Business Model:

  1. Open Access Publication: FAASE upholds the principles of open access, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to a global audience. This approach enables researchers, scholars, practitioners, and the public to access, read, download, and share articles without any subscription or paywall barriers.

  2. User Rights: Articles published open access in FAASE are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read, download, copy, and distribute. Readers are encouraged to engage with the content, fostering the exchange of knowledge and ideas. The permissible reuse of content is defined and detailed in the Copyright and License section.

  3. Article Processing Charge (APC):

    • For Volumes 1 to 2, Issue 1-2: FAASE does not impose any fees on authors (Free APC). All publishing costs are covered by the journal and its affiliated institutions.
    • Starting from Volume 3, Issue 1: An APC of 100 USD will be introduced, accompanied by a comprehensive waiver policy to ensure equitable access.

  4. Waiver Policy:

    • Authors from low-income countries: APC waived (0 USD).
    • Corresponding author with substantial academic impact (e.g., h-index Scopus or WoS >= 5): APC waived.
    • Our waiver policy reflects our commitment to inclusivity, allowing authors from diverse backgrounds to contribute to the scholarly discourse without financial constraints.

  5. Recognition of Reviewers: FAASE acknowledges the crucial role played by reviewers in maintaining research quality. Reviewers who provide thorough and timely feedback will receive an APC discount voucher, serving as an expression of appreciation for their dedicated peer review efforts.

By embracing this open access and author-friendly business model, Frontier Advances in Applied Science and Engineering (FAASE) strives to facilitate knowledge sharing, drive innovation, and contribute to the advancement of applied science and engineering for the betterment of society.