HOW TO PAY
How to Pay 缴费流程
- Receive the acceptance notice and confirm an order exists.
- Sign in to view charge items, amount and due date.
- Verify manuscript number, title and charge details.
- Choose an available payment method from the order.
- After payment, wait for reconciliation and invoice updates.
PAYMENT METHODS
Payment Methods 支付方式
| Method | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Third-party online payment | As displayed in the order | Processed by the payment platform; card numbers are not stored here. |
| Corporate bank transfer | Institutions and eligible authors | Account and reference instructions appear in the order. |
| Payment proof | Eligible orders | Upload in the author centre for reconciliation. |
Fee breakdown
Charge item, currency, amount and deadline follow the order.
Receipts & invoices
Provide invoice name, tax details and recipient email, then download the signed file.
Refunds & disputes
Request refunds according to order state and follow the recorded events.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions 常见问题
Is there a submission fee?
Fee timing follows the journal notice and author-centre order. Never pay through an unofficial channel.
Can I pay before acceptance?
Pay only against a valid order in the author centre.
What if payment fails or is duplicated?
Keep the order number and payment record, then contact the editorial office.
How do I request an invoice or refund?
Submit the relevant details in the order and track its status.