• Submission Fee: There is no fee for submitting a manuscript.
• Article Processing Charge (APC): Once a manuscript is accepted, authors will receive a notification email from the BRAMS Journal editorial office. Authors must then pay a one-time APC of 250.00 GEL. This fee covers e-publishing expenses, including peer review, content review, substantive editing, proofreading, formatting, online hosting, and archiving. Payment can be made in either GEL or USD at the official exchange rate.
• Print Edition Request: Authors wishing to receive a print edition of the journal must prepay the publication fee and delivery costs, as confirmed by the editorial office. An invoice for these services will be issued. Once payment is made, the issue will be sent to the press for printing and dispatched via courier or postal service. Each author may request up to five copies of a single issue. Prices depend on publishing, postal, and/or courier expenses that vary and may change.
• Payment Instructions: Payments should be sent to the BRAMS Institute, the publisher of the BRAMS Journal, registered in Tbilisi, Georgia. Detailed payment options are outlined in the Payment Details section below.
• Wire Transfer Instructions: For wire transfers, ensure that you cover all transfer fees so that we receive the full amount. Avoid selecting "shared" fees or choosing fees to be paid by the beneficiary. If the sender does not fully cover the transfer fees, a second transfer may be necessary to complete the total amount. Additional charges may apply based on the chosen transfer method.
• Open Access Model: BRAMS adopts the Gold Open Access model, generating revenue from author fees to fund the journal’s operations. Between 2020 and 2023, BRAMS practiced the Diamond Open Access model to support research and encourage submissions during and after the pandemic.

 

Payment Details

Transfer should be made to the following TBC Bank account:

SWIFT Code/Bank Code	TBCBGE22
Beneficiary’s Name	BRAMS Institute
Beneficiary’s ID Code	405372626
Account for GEL Transfers	GE32TB7366036020100007
Account for USD Transfers	GE60TB7366036120100004

Fees can also be transferred via Wise.

Refunds for the APC are not issued if the author withdraws after payment has been made. Authors may request an invoice, which will be emailed as a signed document.

 

APC Discount Policy

BRAMS offers discounts to promote inclusivity for authors facing financial constraints:

• Authors from Least Developed Countries (LDCs): A 35% discount on the APC is available for authors whose primary affiliation is with institutions in LDCs, applicable only if all co-authors are also affiliated with LDC institutions. Valid institutional affiliation details must be provided at the time of submission or acceptance to qualify for this discount.
• Students with Limited Funding: A 35% discount is available to primary authors who are students with limited financial resources. To qualify, students must submit a valid Student ID and an official letter from their university confirming enrollment. All documents should be emailed to bramsjournal@gmail.com at the time of submission or acceptance.
• Active Reviewers and Editorial Board Members: Active reviewers and editorial board members receive a 50% discount on the APC for papers they author and a 35% discount for co-authored papers.
• Full Waiver of APC: Research articles may receive a full APC waiver if either the corresponding author or a co-author ranks among the top 2% of most-cited scientists according to the latest Stanford/Elsevier citation database or a recognized index. A valid certificate confirming inclusion in these rankings must accompany the manuscript. This waiver applies solely to articles that successfully pass peer review and obtain editorial approval.

The APC, after applicable discounts, must be paid before the formal online publication of the article. Delayed payment may postpone publication.

 

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the fee transfer process or the print edition request, please contact the administration at bramsinstitute@gmail.com. For a quicker response, include the appropriate subject line:

• For APC inquiries: "APC – Author’s Full Name”
• For waiver inquiries: “Waiver – Author’s Full Name”
• For print edition requests: “Print Edition – Journal No”