Article Processing Charge

Perception, Navigation and Intelligent Devices may charge an article processing charge to support editorial management, peer review administration, online hosting, digital archiving, website maintenance, production, and publication-related services.

APC Information

The applicable article processing charge, if any, will be communicated to authors clearly. Authors should review the journal information or contact the editorial office for current APC details before submission or acceptance.

No Review Fee

The journal does not require a fee for initial editorial assessment unless specifically stated. Any publication-related charge applies according to the journal's stated policy.

Payment Timing

Where an APC applies, payment is generally requested after acceptance and before final publication. Payment does not influence editorial decisions or peer review outcomes.

Editorial Independence

Acceptance of a manuscript is based on editorial assessment, peer review, relevance, originality, technical quality, ethical compliance, reviewer comments, experimental validity, and editorial judgement. Payment of any charge does not guarantee acceptance.