Publication Fee

Publication Fee:
With the inclusion of VFAST Transactions on Software Engineering (VTSE) in Scopus, the journal now operates on an international open-access model. This transition reflects our commitment to broader visibility, higher editorial standards, and global dissemination of research.

The publication fee structure is as follows:

  • For Pakistani Authors : PKR 35,000 per accepted paper 

  • For International Authors (if the first or corresponding author is international): USD 350 per accepted paper.

This fee supports the journal’s quality assurance processes, including editorial management, peer review coordination, DOI registration, digital archiving, and open-access hosting.

Sources of Funding:
The journal’s operational and publication expenses are covered through the following sources:

  1. Higher Education Commission (HEC) Grant: Supporting quality assurance and academic excellence.

  2. Authors’ Publication Fees: Contributing to the sustainability of editorial and publishing operations.

Payment Process:
Publication fees must be paid only after the acceptance of the manuscript. Authors are requested to transfer the fee to the following account and share the transaction proof via email at  vtse1@vfast-iccass.com

 

Account Title: VFAST Research Platform
Account Number: 55600081001049018
IBAN: PK80 BAHL 5560008100104901
Bank: Bank Al Habib Limited

Please ensure that the payment reference includes the paper ID or corresponding author’s name for verification.

Note:

  • VTSE is a Scopus-indexed, open-access journal. All published papers receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for global accessibility and citation tracking.

  • Fee waivers or discounts may be considered for authors from low-income countries or for exceptional submissions recommended by the Editorial Board.