Article processing charges
| Submission | Free of charge |
|---|---|
| Processing and vetting fee | ₦5,000 — paid at submission |
| Publication fee | ₦10,000 — paid after acceptance |
Payment details
All manuscript handling fees should be paid into the journal’s bank account:
| Bank | United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) |
|---|---|
| Account name | Semi-Arid Journal of Academic Research and Development |
| Account number | 1020011586 |
Upload a scanned copy of your evidence of payment of the processing fee when you submit your manuscript. The editorial office will advise on payment of the publication fee after acceptance.
Timelines
- Authors will be informed of the decision on their manuscript within two to four weeks of submission.
- Following acceptance, a paper will normally be published in the next issue (June or December).
Last updated 27 September 2026