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 | 2557 |
2000 | 2529 |
2001 | 2519 |
2002 | 2548 |
2003 | 2568 |
2004 | 2579 |
2005 | 2624 |
2006 | 2692 |
2007 | 2771 |
2008 | 2834 |
2009 | 2909 |
2010 | 2953 |
2011 | 2989 |
2012 | 2996 |
2013 | 2997 |
2014 | 2988 |
2015 | 3011 |
2016 | 3040 |
2017 | 3069 |
2018 | 3115 |
2019 | 3123 |
2020 | 3106 |
2021 | 3052 |
2022 | 2992 |
2023 | 2910 |
2024 | 2876 |