Publication Charges
The Journal of Education and Learning (JEL) is an open access journal, and all published articles are freely available to readers immediately upon publication.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
To cover the costs of publication, the following APCs apply only after acceptance:-
- Kenyans: Ksh 12,500
- Low-income countries (including Africa): USD 120
- High-income countries (Global North): USD 170
No additional fees are charged; authors are not required to pay submission fees, page charges, colour figure fees, language editing fees, or any other processing fees — the publication charge is the only cost.
Waivers and Discounts
The journal offers waivers or discounts for authors from low- and middle-income countries, as stated in the Article Processing Charges (APC) section above. All authors are required to pay the APC applicable to them upon acceptance of their manuscript.
Editorial Independence
The Journal of Education and Learning (JEL) maintains strict editorial independence:
- APC payment does not influence editorial decisions
- All manuscripts are evaluated solely on scholarly merit
- Editorial board members and editors who are authors of submitted papers do not participate in the peer review or editorial decision-making of their own manuscripts
