·  Special Offer for International Authors: Publication in the SJUOZ Journal is free for international authors.

·  Publication Fees for Local Iraqi Authors: The Article Processing Fee (APC) for local Iraqi authors is 150,000 Iraqi Dinars. An additional 30,000 Iraqi Dinars fee applies for editing services.

·  Submission Fees: There are no fees for submitting manuscripts.

·  Waiver and Discounts Policy: The SJUOZ Journal does not currently offer full waivers or discounts on publication fees.

·  Payment Methods: Payments must be made directly to the journal's accountant at the University of Zakho or via the journal's online payment system.

·  What are Article Processing Charges in the SJUOZ?

 Like other Open Access publishers, SJUOZ charges an Article Processing Charge once an article is accepted for publication. These charges cover the costs of turning a manuscript into a finished, professionally prepared article. SJUOZ is committed to transparency, and all fees are clearly displayed on the journal’s homepage.

·  When a manuscript is submitted, it passes through several stages and departments at SJUOZ:

         1.     Editorial Screening Team: Performs initial technical and ethical checks.

         2.     Editorial Team: Helps academic editors manage the peer review process.

         3.     Production Team: Converts the manuscript into a professionally typeset article and structured XML.

         4.     Proofreading Team: Coordinates the proofreading process via the SJUOZ Online Proofreading System.

         5.     Editorial Quality Assurance Team: Ensures the manuscript and review process follow the journal's policies.

         6.     Marketing & Communications Team: Promotes the article to ensure it receives wide visibility.

         7.     Technology Team: Builds and maintains the journal’s systems.

 Why These Fees?

Due to the high costs associated with operating and maintaining our journal’s website, as well as the continuous need for system updates to maintain service quality. These fees support:

 ·  Professional English language editing (grammar, spelling, and academic writing style). 

·  Formatting of the manuscript to match the journal’s standards, including text, tables, and figures.

·  Production and final output preparation to ensure high visual and technical quality.

These efforts help researchers and academics present their work at the highest standard and contribute effectively to scientific advancement.