Book Processing Charges

Loreto College Academic Press (LCAP) is committed to removing financial barriers in scholarly publishing. In alignment with our mission to democratize knowledge and support academic growth, LCAP does not charge any Book Processing Charges (BPCs) at any stage of the publishing workflow.

Our Diamond Open Access model ensures that authors, editors, and contributors can disseminate their research to a global audience without the burden of publication fees. By eliminating these costs, we foster an inclusive environment where the merit of the work—not the author’s funding—dictates publication.

What We Cover at No Cost

LCAP provides comprehensive professional support to authors throughout the publishing lifecycle, entirely free of charge:

• Editorial Excellence: Initial review, project development, and quality assessment.
• Peer Review: Management of the rigorous double-blind peer-review process.
• Professional Production: Copyediting, language refinement, and interior typesetting.
• Graphic Design: Custom cover design and layout optimization for digital reading.
• Metadata & Discovery: ISBN allotment, DOI registration, and indexing in global databases.
• Open-Access Hosting: Permanent hosting on our Open Book Platform for worldwide access.
• Archiving: Long-term digital preservation to ensure the stability of the academic record.

Our Philosophy of Accessibility

By maintaining a no-fee environment, Loreto College Academic Press empowers scholars—particularly early-career researchers and those from underfunded institutions—to focus entirely on the quality and impact of their work.

All works published on our platform are released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND) license. This encourages wide dissemination for educational and research purposes while protecting authors' rights against unauthorized commercial reuse.