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Publication Fees

Transparent Pricing for Open Access Publishing

Special Fee Waiver Program

🎉 FREE Publication Until End of 2027!

We are pleased to announce that all publication fees are waived for manuscripts accepted until December 31, 2027. This initiative supports researchers worldwide in sharing their important biomedical research without financial barriers.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

ALL FEES WAIVED UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2027

Standard fees shown below will be effective from January 1, 2028

Article Type Standard Fee (USD) Current Status
Research Articles
Original research papers
$1,200
WAIVED
FREE until Dec 2027
Review Articles
Comprehensive reviews
$1,000
WAIVED
FREE until Dec 2027
Case Reports
Clinical case studies
$800
WAIVED
FREE until Dec 2027
Short Communications
Brief research reports
$600
WAIVED
FREE until Dec 2027

What's Included in Publication

Open Access

Immediate free access to your research worldwide without subscription barriers

Indexing

Inclusion in major academic databases and search engines for maximum visibility

DOI Assignment

Permanent digital object identifier for easy citation and reference

Peer Review

Rigorous double-blind peer review by experts in your field

Professional Editing

Language and technical editing to ensure publication quality

PDF Generation

Professional PDF formatting and online HTML publication

Fee Waiver Details

Who Qualifies?
  • ✅ All researchers worldwide
  • ✅ Any institution or affiliation
  • ✅ All article types
  • ✅ No application required
Valid Period
  • 📅 Started: January 1, 2024
  • 📅 Ends: December 31, 2027
  • 📅 Applied to: Accepted manuscripts
  • 📅 Automatic waiver
Note: The fee waiver applies to all manuscripts accepted for publication during this period, regardless of submission date. Authors do not need to apply for the waiver; it is automatically applied to all accepted articles.

Post-2027 Information

Starting January 1, 2028, standard publication fees will apply to cover the costs of:

  • • Peer review management
  • • Professional editing services
  • • Technical production
  • • Platform hosting and maintenance
  • • DOI registration
  • • Indexing services

We will provide advance notice and may offer additional waiver programs for researchers from developing countries.

Questions About Publication Fees?

Contact our editorial office for any questions about the fee waiver program or future publication costs.