Journal of Plant Biota [ISSN: 3034-4863 (Online)] operates as a self-financed journal, without external support from any agency or government. The sole revenue streams are Article Processing Charges (APC) and subscriptions for print issues. The APC follows a sliding scale, offering reduced rates for publication charges in low and middle-income countries. These financial resources cover operational expenses, including the costs associated with web presence, print versions, pre-press preparations, and staff salaries.