Accepted Payment Methods
- UPI: via Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm or BHIM
- Net Banking / NEFT / RTGS: Direct bank transfer into the JMVRA account
- Credit / Debit Card: Visa, MasterCard and RuPay accepted
- PayPal: Meant for authors from abroad
- Wire Transfer: Offered for payments made by institutions
Payment Terms
- The whole amount has to be paid before the paper joins the publishing queue
- An official receipt for the payment is emailed within 24 hours
- GST is charged according to Indian government rules
- International payments are converted at the bank exchange rate in force
- No refund is given once the paper has been published (see Refund Policy)
Payment Security
When a paper is accepted, the bank details and UPI IDs reach the author in an official email from [email protected]. Do not pay unofficial accounts, or anyone who claims to represent JMVRA, unless the email has been verified. If a payment request looks unusual, pause and confirm it before sending money.
Receipt & Invoice
If you need a GST invoice so your institution can reimburse you, send your GST number along with the payment. Receipts follow within 48 hours after payment is confirmed.
A Quick Check Prior to Paying
- Verify the acceptance email — it should mention your paper ID
- Verify the amount — ₹971 INR applies to Indian authors and $41 USD to foreign authors, covering up to 5 authors
- Rely solely on official payment details — taken from the JMVRA website or the acceptance email
- Hold on to your payment proof — and forward it when asked
Frequent Payment Issues and Solutions
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Transaction failed yet money was debited | Let the bank reverse it, or pass the transaction reference to the editorial office |
| Wrong amount was paid | Get in touch with the editorial office, with proof, before making another payment |
| Invoice required in a different name | Raise it ahead of payment and give the exact details |
| Doubt about whether a request is real | Confirm via [email protected] or on WhatsApp at +91 91063 65667 |
Practical Tips for Choosing and Using Payment Methods Safely
Paying an online fee involves banks, networks and personal security, so small precautions matter. These suggestions help you complete the transaction smoothly and protect your financial details.
- Confirm the payment page address. Reach the payment page only through the journal's official instructions and check the web address and secure-connection symbol before entering any card or bank details.
- Check international transfer charges. Banks may deduct intermediary or currency conversion costs, so ask your bank how to ensure the full required amount arrives, especially for cross-border payments.
- Use a method you control. Prefer an account or card in your own name where possible, since refunds, disputes and receipts are simpler when the payer matches the author.
- Never share one-time codes. Genuine payment processes do not ask you to read out verification codes or passwords to anyone by phone or message. Treat such requests as warning signs.
- Save the receipt properly. Download the receipt, rename the file with the manuscript identifier and store it with your submission records in case your institution later asks for proof.
Use only the official payment route, confirm the amount that actually arrives, and keep your receipt filed with your manuscript records.
Questions Researchers Often Ask
At-a-Glance Checklist
- Acceptance comes firstPayment follows
- Official channelNo personal accounts
- Amount verified₹971 INR / $41 USD
- Receipt keptWith the transaction ID
- Single paymentNo double payments
Your Paper's Journey at JMVRA, From Submission to Publication
- SubmitA paper ID is issued
- ScreenScope & similarity
- ReviewDouble-blind
- DecideEmail & SMS
- ReviseAnswer every point
- AcceptCopyright & fee
- ProduceDOI available on request
- PublishMonthly issue
How long review takes depends on the reviewers and on any revision required, so no set turnaround is promised; you are told of acceptance or rejection by email and WhatsApp.
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