Publication Fees

At the Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook (U7Y Journal), we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor, independent peer review, and sustainable open-access publishing. To manage the high volume of submissions and deter frivolous applications, the journal operates on a structured, two-tiered fee model.

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1. Editorial Evaluation and Processing Fee

An upfront evaluation fee of CHF 2,000 applies to all submitted manuscripts of up to 10,000 words. This fee is strictly utilized to support the intensive professional resources required at the initial stages of submission. It covers the cost of expert editorial triage, plagiarism screening, the administrative coordination of securing highly qualified independent reviewers, and the management of the double-blind peer-review process.

• Please note: This fee is non-refundable. Payment of this evaluation fee does not guarantee acceptance. All editorial decisions are made completely independently of financial considerations, and manuscripts that do not meet our rigorous academic standards will be rejected regardless of fee payment.

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2. Article Processing Charge (APC)

If a manuscript successfully passes peer review and is formally accepted for publication, an Article Processing Charge (APC) applies to cover the final production stages. This includes typesetting, online hosting, DOI registration, open-access dissemination, and long-term digital preservation.

• The APC is calculated at CHF 1 per word, with a minimum threshold of CHF 1,900 and a maximum cap of CHF 4,900 per article.

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No Hidden Charges

There are no additional fees for color figures, tables, supplementary materials, or reference lists. All accepted manuscripts receive the same level of premium editorial and production support. All fees are quoted in Swiss Francs (CHF) and are payable to ISBM AG, Switzerland.

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Waivers and Discounts

The journal does not apply automatic waivers. In exceptional cases, fee adjustments may be considered at the sole discretion of the Editors-in-Chief.

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Editorial Independence

Editorial and peer-review decisions are made independently of financial considerations. Fees support operational sustainability and do not influence manuscript evaluation outcomes.