Revenue Source

The Dyal Singh Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (DSJHSS) is currently supported through the limited institutional resources available from Government Dyal Singh Graduate College, Lahore, together with revenue generated through applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs). The journal does not rely on commercial advertising, subscription fees, or charges for reader access to its published content for its routine operations.

Members of the Editorial Board and Advisory Board, as well as peer reviewers, currently perform their respective responsibilities on a voluntary basis and do not receive remuneration for their editorial, advisory, or peer-review services.

The journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of PKR 15,000 for national authors and USD 60 for international authors. There is no manuscript submission fee or peer-review fee, and the APC is payable only after the manuscript has successfully completed the peer-review and revision process and has been formally accepted for publication. APC revenue is used solely to support legitimate journal-related expenses, including website hosting and maintenance, preservation and continued online availability of journal archives, editorial and production costs, publication infrastructure, technical services, and other expenses directly associated with the sustainable operation of the journal.

Financial considerations and payment of APCs do not influence editorial screening, peer review, revision requirements, or decisions concerning the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts. Any future payments or honoraria to reviewers or other contributors, if introduced, will be governed by the journal’s approved financial and editorial policies and will be transparently disclosed where applicable.