Actually, this is not quite correct. Some people do pay for manuscripts, but they also charge publishing fees. For example, Journal of Petrology, with a page fee of 5,000 yuan, will reward you with 800 yuan. If not, just pay 4200. Therefore, there is no remuneration for the journals that evaluate professional titles now, and none of them.
So how much does it cost to publish an article? In fact, I have answered this question many times. The cost is related to the following factors:
First, magazines. Different magazines have different prices. Just like buying a car, the prices of BMW and Li Xia are definitely different.
Second, the layout. In other words, whether the first edition or the second edition is released, it is like buying an apple, buying a pound or two.
Third, the publication time. Whether it is urgent or not, there must be an urgent fee for urgent.
Other factors. Whether there are funded projects, professors, associate professors, undergraduates, junior college students, etc. Some magazines will limit or affect the cost.