Article Processing Charges (APC)
To support open-access publishing and maintain high editorial and production standards, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of their manuscript. The APC structure varies depending on the article type.
| Article Type | APC (USD) |
|---|---|
| Original Research Articles & Review Articles | $750 |
| Case Reports & Mini Reviews | $500 |
| Short Communications, Perspectives, Opinions, Letters to the Editor, and Other Brief Article Types | $350 |
All published articles are:
- Freely accessible worldwide under open-access licensing
- Assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- Indexed or submitted for indexing in major academic databases
Waiver Policy
We are committed to fostering equitable access to scientific publishing. The journal offers full and partial APC waivers to support authors from economically disadvantaged regions or those submitting high-quality work without funding support.
Waiver Eligibility
A. Low-Income Countries:
• 100% Waiver: Applicable for article types such as Short Communication, Perspective, Opinion, and Letter to the Editor
• Partial Waiver: Applicable for Original Research, Review Articles, Case Reports, and Mini Reviews
B. High-Quality Articles:
• Manuscripts demonstrating exceptional scientific merit may qualify for additional discounts, regardless of the author’s geographic location or funding status.