Article Processing Charges

Article Processing Charges

ClinMed Nexus: Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences operates an open-access publishing model intended to make scholarly research available to readers without subscription barriers.

Article Processing Charges (APCs) contribute to the costs of editorial administration, peer-review coordination, manuscript production, publication platform maintenance, and long-term scholarly content management.

Authors are encouraged to review the applicable publication fee before submitting their manuscript. All applicable charges should be communicated transparently before publication.

Publication Fee Structure

Note: The above amounts are stated in US dollars. Any applicable taxes, bank charges, or currency conversion fees should be disclosed separately before payment.

What Does the APC Support?

Article processing charges help support scholarly publishing operations, including:

• Editorial Administration: Submission checks, editorial correspondence, and manuscript handling.
• Peer-Review Coordination: Identification and invitation of reviewers, review tracking, and editorial communication.
• Manuscript Production: Copyediting, formatting, typesetting, and preparation of publication files, as applicable.
• Online Publication: Hosting published articles on the journal website and maintaining article metadata.
• Publishing Infrastructure: Operation and maintenance of the journal management and publication platform.
• Scholarly Discoverability: Preparation of structured article metadata and applicable discovery services.

Payment of an APC does not guarantee acceptance, indexing in any particular database, citation performance, or a specific publication outcome.

When Are Publication Charges Payable?

The journal's proposed payment procedure is to issue an APC invoice only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.

1. Authors submit their manuscript through the online submission system.
2. The manuscript undergoes editorial assessment and peer review, as applicable.
3. The editor communicates the final acceptance decision.
4. An invoice stating the applicable APC and payment instructions is issued.
5. Following completion of the required publication arrangements, the manuscript proceeds to production and publication.

Discounts and Waiver Requests

Authors experiencing financial constraints may contact the editorial office to inquire whether an APC discount or waiver is available.

Any discount or waiver is subject to the journal's applicable policy and must be confirmed in writing. A request does not automatically guarantee approval.

Financial assistance decisions should remain separate from editorial evaluation and should not affect manuscript acceptance.

Refunds and Payment Queries

Authors should review the invoice and applicable payment terms before making payment. Requests relating to duplicate payments, incorrect charges, manuscript withdrawal, or other billing concerns should be submitted to the publisher for assessment.

Any refund eligibility, deductions, or non-refundable charges must be disclosed clearly in the journal's published payment and refund terms before collection.

Author Responsibilities

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should:

• Confirm the manuscript category and applicable APC.
• Review the Author Guidelines and publication policies.
• Ensure all co-authors are informed of the journal's publication fees.
• Identify institutional or research funding support where available.
• Request clarification about fees, taxes, discounts, or payment arrangements before acceptance or payment.
• Retain official invoices and payment confirmations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the APC for a research article?

The listed Article Processing Charge for an Original Research Article is USD 2,999.

What is the APC for a review article?

The listed Article Processing Charge for a Review Article is USD 2,999.

How much does a case report cost?

The listed Article Processing Charge for a Case Report is USD 1,899.

What is the fee for a case study?

The listed Article Processing Charge for a Case Study is USD 1,899.

Does paying the APC guarantee publication?

No. Manuscripts must satisfy the journal's scholarly, ethical, and editorial requirements. Payment does not guarantee acceptance.

Can authors request financial assistance?

Authors may contact the editorial office to ask about the availability of discounts or waivers. Approval is not guaranteed.

Are there additional charges?

Any applicable taxes, transfer fees, or additional publication-related charges should be disclosed to the author before payment.