Article Processing Charges (APC)
The Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings is committed to the principles of open and equitable access to scientific research. As part of our dedication to the academic community and the advancement of knowledge, we are proud to operate on a no-fee model for all authors and readers.
No Article Processing Charges
No Submission Fees: Authors are not required to pay any fees when submitting a manuscript to the journal.
No Publication Fees: There are no charges for peer review, editorial processing, or for publishing accepted manuscripts.
No Open Access Fees: All articles published from January 1, 2025 onward are fully open access, and there are no fees for making your work freely available to the public.
No Charges for Readers: All content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or pay-per-view costs.
We believe that removing financial barriers fosters greater participation, diversity, and impact in scientific publishing. Authors retain full copyright of their work under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).