BRAMS Journal is a fully open access publication. To sustain rigorous peer review, professional editing, indexing and long-term archiving without paywalls, the journal levies a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) on accepted manuscripts. We are committed to equity in access to publication and offer full and partial waivers where authors’ institutional circumstances warrant support.

Submission Fee

There is no fee for submitting a manuscript.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

On acceptance, authors will be notified by email and must pay a one-time APC of 650.00 GEL / 250.00 USD. This APC covers the costs of e-publishing, including content review, substantive editing, proofreading, formatting, online hosting, indexing and archiving. Payment may be made in GEL or USD at the official exchange rate on the date of the transfer.

Wire Transfer Instructions

The sender must cover all transfer fees so that BRAMS receives the full amount. Please avoid selecting “shared” fees or choosing fees to be paid by the beneficiary. If transfer fees are not fully covered, a second transfer may be required. Additional charges may apply depending on the transfer method.

Open Access Model

BRAMS follows the Gold Open Access model, funded by author fees. Between 2020 and 2024, the journal operated as Diamond Open Access to support research and encourage submissions during and after the pandemic.

Print Edition Requests

Authors who wish to receive a print edition must prepay the publication fee and delivery costs, as confirmed by the editorial office. An invoice for these services will be issued separately. Once payment has been received, the relevant issue will be sent to the press for printing and dispatched via courier or post. Each author may request up to five copies of a single issue. Prices depend on publishing and postal/courier expenses, which may vary and change.

Waiver Eligibility

Authors based in countries classified by the World Bank as low-income or lower-middle-income are eligible for an APC waiver. Eligibility is determined by the corresponding author’s primary institutional affiliation at the time of submission. In addition to standard country-based eligibility, we consider individual circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Authors who are independent scholars, early-career researchers without institutional support, students, or authors facing exceptional financial constraints may request a discretionary waiver regardless of geography. Waiver decisions are made by the editorial office and never influence editorial review.

APC Discount Policy

BRAMS offers discounts to promote inclusivity for eligible authors:

• Authors from Least Developed Countries (LDCs): A 70% discount on the APC is available to authors whose primary affiliation is with institutions in LDCs, provided that all co-authors are also affiliated with institutions in LDCs. Valid institutional affiliation details must be provided at the time of submission or acceptance to qualify.
• Students with limited funding: A 50% discount is available to primary authors who are students with limited financial resources. To qualify, students must submit a valid Student ID and an official letter from their university confirming enrolment. Documents should be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected] at the time of submission or acceptance.
• Active reviewers: Active reviewers receive a 30% discount on the APC for papers they author and a 20% discount for co-authored papers.
• Editorial board members: Editorial board members receive a 70% discount on the APC for papers they author and a 50% discount for co-authored papers.
• Full waiver of the APC: Research articles may receive a full APC waiver if either the corresponding author or a co-author ranks among the top 2% of most-cited scientists, according to the latest Stanford/Elsevier citation database or a recognised index. A valid certificate confirming inclusion in these rankings must accompany the manuscript. This waiver applies only to articles that successfully pass peer review and receive editorial approval.

Fee Structure

How to Request a Waiver

Submit your waiver request at the time of manuscript submission, or at the latest immediately upon notification of acceptance. Email [email protected] with the subject line “Waiver – Author’s Full Name” and include: (1) your name and institutional affiliation, (2) a brief statement of circumstances, and (3) the journal number in which your manuscript was accepted. We aim to respond within two weeks.

Payment Terms

The APC is invoiced only after a manuscript has been accepted following peer review. Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice, and deferred payment plans are available on request. Payment may be made via bank transfer. No editorial decision is contingent on payment status.

Following any applicable discounts, the APC must be paid prior to the article’s online pre-publication. Late payment may delay publication or result in withdrawal of acceptance. For a valid reason, the Editorial Board may agree to postpone an unpaid article to the next issue of BRAMS Journal.

Contact Information

For enquiries regarding the fee transfer process, please contact the financial unit at [email protected]. For print edition requests, please contact the administration at [email protected]. For a quicker response, include the appropriate subject line:

• For APC enquiries: “APC – Author’s Full Name”
• For waiver enquiries: “Waiver – Author’s Full Name”
• For print edition requests: “Print Edition – Journal No, Author’s Full Name”