1. Source of Funding
JFJIDS sustains its operations through a transparent and ethically maintained funding model to ensure editorial independence. Major sources include:

• Article Processing Charges (APC): Collected from accepted manuscripts to support editorial workflow, peer-review coordination, digital preservation, web platform maintenance, typesetting, and publication services.

• Institutional Support: Partial logistical or financial assistance from academic institutions affiliated with the editorial team.

• Voluntary Sponsorships: Contributions from academic partners or research-supporting organizations to enhance open-access initiatives.

• Print Subscription Revenue: Income from voluntary subscription orders for printed issues helps maintain print production sustainability.

The journal does not accept commercial advertising funds that could compromise editorial neutrality or publication ethics.

2. Fee Details for Authors
JFJIDS maintains a clear fee structure to support high-quality publication practices.

• Article Processing Charges (APC):
  Standard APC for accepted papers: PKR 15,000 / USD 60
  Covers editorial assessment, plagiarism screening, peer-review management, formatting, DOI registration, and online dissemination.

• Submission Fee:
  No charges are required at the time of manuscript submission.

• Optional Print Copies:
  Cost per printed copy: PKR 2,000 / USD 10
  Available only upon authors’ request for hard copies of published issues.

• Optional Fast-Track Review Service:
  Fast-Track Fee: PKR 10,000 / USD 40
  Accelerated review with an initial decision in 7–10 working days. (Note: Fast-track review speeds up evaluation but does not guarantee acceptance.)

3. Waiver & Discount Policy
To support equitable access to publishing, JFJIDS offers:

• 50% APC reduction for students upon submission of valid academic proof.

• Full or partial fee waivers for authors from economically disadvantaged regions or those lacking research funding (considered upon formal request).

• Special discounts for invited contributions, exceptional manuscripts, or collaborative conference publications.

4. Payment Methods
Authors can pay publication-related charges via:

• Bank Transfer

• Easypaisa / JazzCash (for authors in Pakistan)

• PayPal (for international authors)

An official invoice will be issued after manuscript acceptance.