Article Processing Charges (APC)

Rp 0 | FREE Article Processing Charges (APC)

Daloha is a Diamond Open Access journal: There are NO fees for authors at any stage — submission, peer review, editing, or publication. All content is free for readers worldwide.

A. DIAMOND OPEN ACCESS MODEL

Daloha: Journal of Community Service operates under the Diamond Open Access model — also known as Platinum Open Access. This model represents the most equitable form of open access publishing:

❌ No Author Fees

Authors pay nothing — no submission fees, no processing charges, no publication fees.

❌ No Reader Fees

Readers access content freely — no subscriptions, no paywalls, no registration required.

What is Diamond Open Access? Diamond OA journals provide immediate free access to all content while charging no fees to authors or readers. This model is supported by PT. Gammabeta Edu and Tech, committed to equitable knowledge dissemination.

B. NO FEES BREAKDOWN

Daloha charges absolutely no fees to authors at any point in the publication process. The table below outlines what is covered:

Fee Type	Amount	Notes
Article Processing Charge (APC)	Rp 0 / USD 0	No fees for publication
Submission Fee	Rp 0 / USD 0	No charges for submitting manuscripts
Peer Review Fee	Rp 0 / USD 0	Review process is free
Copyediting Fee	Rp 0 / USD 0	Editing services included
Layout & Typesetting Fee	Rp 0 / USD 0	No charges for formatting
Color Figures/Charges	Rp 0 / USD 0	No extra charges for color images
Reprints/Offprints	Rp 0 / USD 0	PDFs are free to download and share

⚠️ Important: There are no hidden fees. The entire publication process — from submission to final publication — is completely free for authors. This policy is permanent and applies to all submissions.

C. HOW IS DALOHA FUNDED?

As a Diamond Open Access journal with no author fees, Daloha relies on sustainable funding models to cover operational costs:

1 Institutional Support
PT. Gammabeta Edu and Tech provides core funding for journal operations, including the OJS platform hosting, technical infrastructure, and editorial support staff.
2 Volunteer Contributions
Editors and reviewers contribute their time and expertise voluntarily, which is standard in academic publishing. Their dedication enables Daloha to maintain high-quality peer review without charging fees.
3 Efficient Operations
By utilizing open-source software (OJS) and maintaining lean operations, Daloha minimizes costs while maximizing service quality.

Commitment: Daloha is committed to maintaining the Diamond Open Access model permanently. We will never introduce author fees or change our no-fee policy without extensive community consultation and transparent communication.

D. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are there any fees for submission?

No. Daloha does not charge any submission fees. Authors can submit manuscripts free of charge.

Do I have to pay if my article is accepted?

No. There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) for accepted manuscripts. Publication is completely free. Rp 0.

Are there page charges or color figure charges?

No. Daloha does not charge for page counts, color figures, or any other production-related expenses.

Will this policy change in the future?

Daloha is committed to remaining a Diamond Open Access journal. Any potential changes would be announced well in advance with transparent justification, but there are no plans to introduce fees.

I received an email requesting payment. Is this legitimate?

No! Be aware of fraudulent emails requesting APC payments. Daloha never requests payments from authors. If you receive such an email, please forward it to admin@gammabeta.id immediately.

E. STATEMENT AGAINST PREDATORY PRACTICES

Daloha strongly condemns predatory publishing practices, including:

Charging hidden or unexpected fees
Misrepresenting journal services or indexing status
Aggressive email campaigns demanding payment
Lack of transparent editorial and peer review processes

Our Diamond Open Access model ensures complete transparency — there are no fees, hidden or otherwise. Authors should never be asked to pay for publication in Daloha.

⚠️ Warning: If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Daloha and requesting payment, do not respond. Contact us directly at admin@gammabeta.id to verify.