Publication Charges

We are committed to supporting the global academic community by ensuring that the dissemination of high-quality research is free from financial barriers. Therefore, the Journal of Media Discourse and Society does not charge authors any fees at any stage of the publication process.

This includes:

• No submission fees

• No processing fees (APCs)

• No publication charges

• No hidden costs

Sources of Funding

The Journal of Media Discourse and Society operates on an open-access, non-commercial model. The journal is primarily supported through:

• Institutional backing from the Virtual University of Pakistan

• Academic contributions from the scholarly community

• Departmental support from the Department of Mass Communication

No fees are charged for manuscript submission or peer review, ensuring equitable access to publication opportunities for researchers worldwide.

The Journal of Media Discourse and Society maintains a sustainable, non-profit publishing model to advance knowledge without financial barriers.