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 | 2320 |
2000 | 2392 |
2001 | 2354 |
2002 | 2388 |
2003 | 2376 |
2004 | 2405 |
2005 | 2403 |
2006 | 2395 |
2007 | 2390 |
2008 | 2421 |
2009 | 2426 |
2010 | 2438 |
2011 | 2481 |
2012 | 2490 |
2013 | 2518 |
2014 | 2555 |
2015 | 2594 |
2016 | 2626 |
2017 | 2659 |
2018 | 2682 |
2019 | 2677 |
2020 | 2670 |
2021 | 2635 |
2022 | 2593 |
2023 | 2534 |
2024 | 2501 |