PestBytes Journal is an open-access publication. To support editorial management, peer review administration, production, website maintenance, digital archiving, and publication services, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable upon acceptance of a manuscript.

Submission of manuscripts is free of charge. Fees are payable only after editorial acceptance.

Article Processing Charges

Authors from India

• Student Authors: ₹1,500

• Regular Authors: ₹3,000

• White Papers: ₹5,000

• Industry Perspectives: ₹5,000

International Authors

• Student Authors: USD 40

• Regular Authors: USD 75

• White Papers: USD 125

• Industry Perspectives: USD 125

Waivers and Discounts

The Editorial Board may grant partial or full fee waivers for invited articles, special issues, exceptional student submissions, or authors demonstrating financial hardship.

Payment Process

Payment instructions will be provided after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.

Payment of publication fees does not guarantee acceptance. All submissions are evaluated independently based on scientific quality, originality, relevance, and compliance with the Journal's policies.

Refund Policy

Publication fees are non-refundable after publication. Fees paid for accepted manuscripts that are subsequently withdrawn by the author may be subject to administrative deductions.