• Submission Fee: There is no fee for submitting a manuscript.
• Article Processing Charge (APC): Article Processing Charge (APC): Upon acceptance, authors will be notified by email and must pay a one‑time APC of 250.00 GEL. The APC covers e‑publishing costs (content review, substantive editing, proofreading, formatting, online hosting, and archiving). Payment may be made in GEL or USD at the official exchange rate.
• Print Edition Request: Authors must prepay publication and delivery costs as confirmed by the editorial office. An invoice will be issued, and production and dispatch by courier or post will proceed only after payment is received. Authors may request up to three print copies per article (per issue). Prices reflect variable printing and delivery charges and are subject to change.
• Payment Instructions: Send payments to the publisher. See Payment Details below.
• Wire Transfer Instructions: The sender covers all transfer fees, so we receive the full amount. Avoid selecting "shared" fees or choosing fees to be paid by the beneficiary. If fees are not fully covered, a second transfer may be required. Additional charges may apply depending on the transfer method.
• Open Access Model: BRAMS follows the Gold Open Access model, funded by author fees. From 2020 to 2024, it operated as Diamond Open Access to support submissions during and after the pandemic.

Payment Details

Transfer should be made to the following TBC Bank account:

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

• 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 recognised 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.

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.[number]”