Article Processing Charges

At present, The Social Archives (TSA) does not charge any publication or article processing fees. All stages of the publication process — including submission, peer review, editing, and online publication — are provided free of cost to authors.

As the journal is not yet recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, it aims to encourage scholarly contributions and support emerging researchers by offering an open-access, fee-free publication opportunity.

Once the journal attains HEC recognition, a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) may be introduced to cover the cost of editorial and publishing services. Any future fee structure will be clearly communicated on the journal’s official website and applied transparently.

TSA remains committed to promoting accessibility, academic integrity, and equitable participation in social science research.