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APC

Article processing charges (APC)

Authors who publish open access in Journal of Visual & Performing Arts are required to pay an article processing charge (APC). The APC price will be determined from the date on which the article is accepted for publication.

The current APC, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable, is:

$400USD (USD 300 for submissions made before March 1, 2027.)

 

Format standard

Please click here to download the Anonymized Manuscript Template and Title Page Template.

Authors are required to submit two separate files during submission:

(1) An  anonymized manuscript file for double-blind peer review;
(2) A separate Title page containing author information.

Both files are mandatory for submission and review processing.

Manuscript Processing Workflow

(1) After submission, all manuscripts are first registered by the editorial office and then forwarded to the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor for initial screening.

(2) During the initial screening stage, the editorial office evaluates whether the manuscript complies with the journal’s scope, academic standards, and basic publication requirements, while also assessing the significance of the topic and the originality of the research.

(3) Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements will be rejected directly. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will undergo a similarity check and AIGC detection. The manuscript similarity rate must be below 20%, and the AIGC detection result must be below 25% before the manuscript can proceed to the peer review stage.

(4) Qualified manuscripts will then be submitted to at least two experts in the relevant field for double-blind peer review. Reviewers will evaluate the manuscript based on its academic quality, research methodology, originality, and practical or academic value, and may recommend acceptance, revision, or rejection.

(5) Authors are required to revise the manuscript according to the reviewers’ comments and resubmit it after completing either major or minor revisions. The editorial office will make the final decision on acceptance or rejection based on the reviewers’ evaluations and the revised manuscript.

(6) After acceptance, authors are required to complete the necessary publication fee payment in accordance with the journal’s requirements. Meanwhile, the editorial office will conduct a final similarity check and AIGC detection on the accepted manuscript to ensure compliance with academic publishing standards. If the manuscript does not meet the required standards, authors will be asked to make further revisions until all publication requirements are satisfied before entering the production stage.

(8) Once the final checks are successfully completed, the manuscript will undergo copyediting and typesetting. The proof version will then be sent to the authors for final proofreading and confirmation. After author approval, the article will be officially published online. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

 

Which English language services can the journal provide?

The publishing press only provides language translation service, which can be found in the “Editing Services” of the publishing press website( journal.cscholar.com ).

Which paper formats are accepted for English language editing?

Microsoft Word is accepted for English language editing.

How do I upload my manuscript?

1. Check the Format standard of your paper (see the section above).
2. Go to the "Make a Submission" section at the right of this page. A “Make a new submission” or “view your pending submissions” button will appear, which you can click to enter related information and upload your file.

What is the minimum paper length allowed?

The minimum number of words is 4000.

What is the maximum paper length allowed?

There is no maximum length.

Which payment methods are available?

An invoice will be sent to you shortly after you submit your paper. Payment can be made in US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR), Chinese Yuan(CNY) or British Pounds Sterling (GBP) by credit card, bank transfer, Alipay, WeChat or PayPal.

Credit card is the most immediate and convenient method: we receive payment confirmation immediately and can start editing your paper as soon as we receive it. PayPal is also immediate, but a 5% transfer fee applies. If you pay by bank transfer, we will not start editing your paper until we have confirmed the payment, which can take several days.

If there will be a long delay in payment (e.g., due to institutional bureaucracy), please get in touch with evidence that the payment is being processed, as we may be able to return the edited manuscript earlier.

We recommend that you email authorsupport@cscholar.com with proof of payment as soon as payment is made so that we can track your payment more easily. We may be able to start editing sooner if you do so.

Can I track my submission after submitting it for editing?

You can log in to the submission system (SuSy) to check the progress of your submission. Please note that you will need to be logged in to SuSy with the same email address used to make your submission.

Who do I contact if I have questions or feedback?

Cscholar Author Services takes responsibility for the editing carried out on your paper. If you have any questions or feedback before or after the editing of your manuscript, please do not hesitate to contact our Author Services help desk via email(authorsupport@cscholar.com).