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 | 2816 |
2000 | 2812 |
2001 | 2786 |
2002 | 2767 |
2003 | 2787 |
2004 | 2834 |
2005 | 2958 |
2006 | 3067 |
2007 | 3158 |
2008 | 3174 |
2009 | 3148 |
2010 | 3086 |
2011 | 3010 |
2012 | 2976 |
2013 | 3034 |
2014 | 3120 |
2015 | 3188 |
2016 | 3239 |
2017 | 3235 |
2018 | 3214 |
2019 | 3170 |
2020 | 3122 |
2021 | 3075 |
2022 | 3035 |
2023 | 2980 |
2024 | 2942 |