Reimbursement of Printing Charges

Supporting Researchers in Publishing Quality Research

Support

Financial Aid

Full reimbursement of publication charges

Quality

Impact Factor

Support for high-impact journal publications

Growth

Enhanced Output

Significant increase in quality publications

Introduction

Reimbursement of Printing Charges

University Ranking Agencies harvest data through research engines from the websites of the institutes and categorize them according to their parameters including maximum number of publications in the credit of the institute.

Keeping in view the worth of printed information even in the modern digital era, ORIC strives hard to maximize the number of scientific publications in the quality journals. For the encouragement of having enhanced publication in his/her credit, financial assistance in terms of "Reimbursement of Printing Charges" is also provided so that burden on the researchers may be lessened.

As a result of this initiative, number of high impact factor journal publications has enhanced many folds as compared to local publications. Under this initiative, printing charges for research papers are reimbursed on actual basis.

Enhanced Publications

Significant increase in high-impact factor journal publications compared to local publications.

Financial Relief

Complete reimbursement of actual printing charges to reduce financial burden on researchers.

Quality Focus

Support exclusively for publications in recognized impact factor journals.

University Ranking

Contributes to improved university rankings through increased quality publications.

Regulations

Important Notice

Please carefully read and follow all regulations for successful reimbursement of printing charges. All submissions must be made through proper channel with complete documentation.

1

Submission Requirements

The Principal/Corresponding Author will submit the Invoice/Bill of his Research Paper published in the Impact Factor Journal duly verified that the amount has been paid by him from his own pocket to the Director ORIC along with copy of Research Paper through proper channel.

Required Documents:

  • Original Invoice/Bill (verified and paid from personal funds)
  • Copy of published research paper
  • Submission through proper channel to Director ORIC
2

Approval Process

The Director ORIC after scrutiny of status of Impact Factor Journal and approval of the Vice Chancellor will submit the contingent bill to the Pre-Audit Section for reimbursement of publication charges in full.

Approval Steps:

Director ORIC
Scrutiny

Vice Chancellor
Approval

Pre-Audit
Section

3

Currency & Exchange Rate

The reimbursement of publication charges will be made in Pakistani Rupees for local as well as Foreign Journals. The amount of Invoice/Bill in Foreign Currency will be converted in Pakistani Rupees at the Exchange Rate of date of issue of Invoice/Bill.

Local Journals

Payment directly in Pakistani Rupees as per the invoice amount.

Foreign Journals

Converted to PKR using exchange rate on invoice date.

Important Guidelines

  • Ensure the journal has a recognized impact factor before publication
  • Keep original receipts and payment proofs for verification
  • Submit all documents through proper departmental channel
  • Reimbursement is provided on actual cost basis with no upper limit
  • For foreign currency payments, note the invoice date for exchange rate calculation