The Journal of Digital Transformation in Africa operates on a cost-recovery basis, ensuring that the journal is able to maintain its high standards of publication while remaining accessible to the academic and professional community. The following costs apply:

Article Processing Charge (APC)

• The Article Processing Charge (APC) is R2000 (South African Rands). This fee is payable upon the acceptance of the manuscript for publication and covers the costs associated with the following aspects.

1. Copy Editing

• Once a manuscript is accepted, it undergoes professional copy editing to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to the journal’s formatting guidelines. The copy editing fee is included in the APC. This process ensures that manuscripts are grammatically correct, stylistically polished, and ready for publication.

2. Galley Preparation

• The journal ensures that each article is professionally formatted and prepared for both online and print publication. This galley preparation process includes typesetting, layout design, and preparation of the final, publishable version of the article. The cost for galley preparation is covered under the APC.

3. Administrative Costs

• A portion of the APC also covers administrative costs, which include:
  • Journal management, including online submission system maintenance.
  • Coordinating communication between authors, reviewers, and the editorial team.
  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the journal to ensure smooth processing from submission to publication.

No Submission Fees

• There are no submission fees. Authors only pay the APC once their manuscript is accepted for publication.