As part of our commitment to ensuring high-quality academic publications and professional journal management, Journal of Guidance and Counseling Pandohop applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) with two service options:
Regular APC — IDR 300,000
Estimated publication timeline: 2–3 months
This fee covers the entire publication workflow, including:
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Initial screening and administrative handling
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Coordination of peer-review under the standard queue
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Copyediting, formatting, and language adjustments
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Production and online publication
The regular service follows the standard editorial process and timeline based on the journal’s publication schedule.
Fast Track APC — IDR 500,000
Estimated publication timeline: 1–2 months
Fast Track is designed for authors who require shorter publication time. This service includes:
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Accelerated editorial screening and processing
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Priority reviewer assignment and editorial decision
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Expedited copyediting, layouting, and publication scheduling
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Faster online publication and indexing
Although accelerated, all academic procedures remain fully rigorous, including anonymous peer-review, editorial evaluation, ethical screening, and final quality control. The prioritization applies only to processing time and not to reducing the quality or depth of review.
Both APC options (Regular and Fast Track) are charged only after the manuscript is officially accepted, ensuring that authors are not required to pay fees during submission, initial screening, or peer-review stages.
The Fast Track service is highly recommended for authors who need faster publication for purposes such as:
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Graduation requirement and thesis completion
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Research grant documentation or reporting
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Institutional publication tracking
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Program accreditation or institutional evaluation
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Academic promotion or appointment processing
For registration or inquiries regarding the Fast Track service, please contact the journal via WhatsApp at 085249250060 or email pandohop@upr.ac.id.
