Article Processing Charge

TDA – Publication & Access Policy
Access Model

Hybrid Open Access Journal

ICCK Transactions on Data Augmentation (TDA) is a Hybrid Open Access journal. By default, accepted articles are published under a subscription-based access model, available exclusively to institutional and individual subscribers.

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Default — Subscription

Articles are paywalled and accessible only to subscribers. No APC is charged to the author.

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Optional — Open Access

Authors may opt in to make their article immediately and freely accessible under CC BY 4.0, allowing unlimited reading, reuse, and redistribution with proper attribution.

Waiver Period

APC Fully Waived Until September 2026

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Open Access publication is completely waived for all authors who choose the Open Access option during this introductory period.

Now → Sep 2026
APC Waived
OA publication at no cost to authors
From Oct 2026
USD 1,500
Standard APC for OA opt-in
Note: Authors who do not opt into Open Access will have their articles published under the standard subscription model and are not charged any APC, regardless of the period.
APC Schedule

Article Processing Charges from October 2026

Starting October 2026, an Article Processing Charge applies only to authors who select the Open Access publication option. This charge covers editorial management, peer review coordination, online hosting, and long-term digital preservation.

Publication Route APC (from Oct 2026) Access License
Subscription (Default) USD 0 Subscribers only All rights reserved
Open Access (Opt-in) USD 1,500 Freely available CC BY 4.0
Open Access — Low-income country USD 750 50% off Freely available CC BY 4.0
Waivers & Discounts

Waiver and Discount Policy

A waiver and discount policy will be implemented from October 2026 to ensure equitable access for researchers across all regions.

50% APC Discount: Authors affiliated with institutions in low-income countries (as classified by the World Bank) are eligible for a 50% discount on the Open Access APC, reducing the charge from USD 1,500 to USD 750.

Authors seeking a waiver or discount should indicate their eligibility at the time of manuscript submission. Requests will be reviewed by the editorial office on a case-by-case basis.

Subscription

Subscription Access

Subscription-access articles are available through institutional library agreements and individual subscriptions. Institutions may contact the editorial office to inquire about licensing and access terms.

Important: Subscription-access articles remain under copyright. Redistribution, reproduction, or posting to public repositories without authorization from the publisher is not permitted.