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 | 2269 |
2000 | 2238 |
2001 | 2220 |
2002 | 2244 |
2003 | 2255 |
2004 | 2239 |
2005 | 2263 |
2006 | 2263 |
2007 | 2242 |
2008 | 2256 |
2009 | 2283 |
2010 | 2292 |
2011 | 2375 |
2012 | 2407 |
2013 | 2406 |
2014 | 2436 |
2015 | 2472 |
2016 | 2468 |
2017 | 2510 |
2018 | 2567 |
2019 | 2590 |
2020 | 2601 |
2021 | 2620 |
2022 | 2627 |
2023 | 2556 |
2024 | 2597 |