APC Fees
TORGJ
Article Processing Charges (APC)
As part of our commitment to equitable and high-quality open-access publishing, The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) only charges a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) after a manuscript is formally accepted for publication. There are no additional charges for submission, peer review, standard formatting, DOI assignment, or open access hosting. Authors are not charged for color figures, editorial correspondence, or citation linking services that often incur hidden fees in other journals. Our transparent APC structure ensures that publishing costs are kept minimal and predictable, enabling global participation, especially from low- and middle-income countries. This approach supports our mission to disseminate surgical and perioperative research without financial or geographic barriers. To support our mission of open-access dissemination of high-quality surgical and perioperative research, The TORG Journal (TORGJ) applies the following APC structure. The charges are tiered by current World Bank listing as at May, 2025, and we strive to keep fees as low and inclusive as possible.
APCs apply only after acceptance.
An invoice will be issued via PayPal and payments have to be made within 5 to 7 working days of issue.
Group A
Low-Income Countries (GNI per capita ≤ $1,145).
Group B
Lower-Middle-Income Countries (GNI per capita $1,146 – $4,515).
Group C
Upper-Middle-Income Countries (GNI per capita $4,516 – $14,005).
Group D
High-Income Countries (GNI per capita > $14,005).
APC by Country Grouping
| Country Group | APC (USD) | Eligible Countries |
| Group A – Low-Income Countries | $20 | Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia (The), Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Uganda, Yemen (Republic of). |
| Group B – Lower-Middle-Income | $50 | Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt (Arab Republic of), El Salvador, Eswatini, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Mauritania, Micronesia (Federated States of), Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe. |
| Group C – Upper-Middle-Income | $75 | Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Namibia, North Macedonia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russian Federation, Serbia, South Africa, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Venezuela (RB), West Bank and Gaza. |
| Group D – High-Income | $100 | Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas (The), Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Hong Kong SAR (China), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao SAR (China), Malta, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands (U.S.). |
APC by Article Type
| Article Type | All Country Groups | Notes |
| Original Research | Included in APC tier | Up to 6000 words, 3 figures, 5 tables |
| Review Article | Included in APC tier | Narrative/scoping/systematic reviews |
| Case Report/Brief Report | Included in APC tier | Up to 2500 words |
| Perspective/Commentary | Included in APC tier | Up to 1500 words |
| Editorial/Letter | Free | By invitation or discretion of editors |
Optional Add-ons
| Add-On | Fee (USD) | Notes |
| Supplementary Materials | $15 | Large datasets, appendices, multimedia |
| Fast-Track Review Option | $30 | Editorial decision in 7 working days |
| Language Editing Service* | By quotation | Optional; authors may use preferred language service |
Contact [email protected] for any other queries.
What the APC Covers
- Copyediting and formatting
- DOI assignment and archiving
- Online publication and open access under CC BY 4.0 license
● Promotion via TORG channels
● Long-term preservation and indexing efforts
APC Waiver Requests
Authors experiencing financial hardship or from resource-constrained settings may apply for a partial or full waiver of Article Processing Charges (APC). Waivers aim to ensure equitable access to publishing opportunities for all contributors to the global surgical and perioperative field.
- Waiver Application Timing:
Waiver requests must be submitted at the point of manuscript submission via the online portal or by emailing the editorial office directly. - Annual Waiver Quota:
TORGJ will process and grant up to two full APC waivers per calendar year per author. Additional partial waivers may be considered based on exceptional circumstances and available funding. - Conditions for Waiver Consideration:
- The corresponding author must be based in a Group A (low-income) or Group B (lower-middle-income) country and provide evidence of genuine financial hardship.The article must meet high editorial and scientific quality standards as judged by the editorial board. Waivers are not guaranteed and are subject to availability of funds and publication budget.
- Waivers may not apply to optional services such as expedited review, print copies, or advanced editing packages.
- Decision Process:
Each application will be reviewed individually and confidentially by the editorial and administrative team. Applicants will be notified of the outcome before peer review is initiated.
TORGJ is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic publishing. Authors are encouraged to be honest in their requests to allow support to reach those with the greatest need.