It estimates the article processing charges (APCs) a journal might charge, based on its visibility, prestige, and impact as measured by the SJR. It does not reflect the actual APC, but rather a calculated approximation based on journal quality.
Year | Est. APC (USD) |
1999 | 2503 |
2000 | 2502 |
2001 | 2502 |
2002 | 2492 |
2003 | 2494 |
2004 | 2490 |
2005 | 2499 |
2006 | 2522 |
2007 | 2568 |
2008 | 2642 |
2009 | 2729 |
2010 | 2788 |
2011 | 2878 |
2012 | 2953 |
2013 | 2989 |
2014 | 3015 |
2015 | 3060 |
2016 | 3068 |
2017 | 3060 |
2018 | 3068 |
2019 | 3120 |
2020 | 3216 |
2021 | 3263 |
2022 | 3328 |
2023 | 3379 |
2024 | 3416 |