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 | 2400 |
2001 | 2392 |
2002 | 2395 |
2003 | 2414 |
2004 | 2492 |
2005 | 2498 |
2006 | 2544 |
2007 | 2570 |
2008 | 2577 |
2009 | 2601 |
2010 | 2673 |
2011 | 2783 |
2012 | 2938 |
2013 | 3073 |
2014 | 3174 |
2015 | 3255 |
2016 | 3316 |
2017 | 3342 |
2018 | 3353 |
2019 | 3341 |
2020 | 3350 |
2021 | 3319 |
2022 | 3273 |
2023 | 3245 |
2024 | 3248 |