Article Processing Charges (APC)

Gouni Global Journal of Accounting and Finance (GGJAF) is committed to the dissemination of high-quality research in accounting and finance. To maintain an efficient open-access publication process, the journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. The APC covers editorial processing, peer review, online hosting, and long-term preservation of published articles.


APC Structure

1. Nigeria

Authors affiliated with institutions in Nigeria are required to pay an APC of:

  • 25,000 NGN per accepted manuscript.

2. Other Countries

Authors from countries outside Nigeria are required to pay an APC of:

  • $50 USD per accepted manuscript.

3. Low-Income Countries

GGJAF supports researchers from low-income countries by offering a 40% discount on the standard international APC. Authors from qualifying countries will pay:

  • $30 USD per accepted manuscript (40% discount from $50 USD).
    Eligibility is determined based on World Bank classifications. Authors must provide proof of affiliation with a low-income country.

Payment Details

Accepted authors will receive a payment invoice along with instructions on how to complete the transaction. Payment can be made through:

  • Bank Transfer
  • Online Payment Gateway
  • Institutional Payments

Waivers and Discounts

GGJAF considers waiver requests for authors with genuine financial constraints. Waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis. Authors affiliated with institutions in developing regions may apply for additional discounts.

For waiver requests, please contact ggjaf@gouni.edu.ng before manuscript submission.


For further inquiries, visit https://gounigjaf.org or contact us at ggjaf@gouni.edu.ng.