1. Charge by page: This is the most common calculation method, that is, calculate the manuscript fee according to the number of pages of the paper. Generally speaking, the cost per page ranges from 0. 1 to 1, depending on the publishing house and periodical. For example, if the contribution fee for a periodical is $0.50 per page, then the contribution fee for a 20-page paper is $65,438+00.
2. Charge by the number of words: Some publishers or periodicals will calculate the contribution fee according to the number of words in the paper. This method is more accurate than charging by page, because different font sizes and line spacing will affect the number of pages. Generally speaking, the cost of each word is between 0.0 1 and 0. 1, depending on the publishing house and periodical.
3. Fixed fee: Some publishers or journals will charge a fixed fee for all contributions, regardless of the length of the paper or the research field. The advantage of this method is simplicity, but the disadvantage is that it may be unfair to the authors of long papers or high-quality papers.
4. Mixed fees: Some publishers or periodicals will calculate the manuscript fees by combining the above methods, such as charging a part of the fees according to the number of pages or words, and then charging additional fees according to the quality or impact of the paper.
In addition to the manuscript fee, the author may also get some other forms of remuneration, such as giving books and attending meetings. These extra rewards are usually clearly stipulated in the publishing agreement.
Generally speaking, the calculation of paper contribution fee is a complicated process, and many factors need to be considered. The author should read the publishing agreement carefully when choosing the contributing periodicals, and understand the calculation method of the manuscript fee and possible other remuneration.