Article Processing Charges

JAPST is an open access journal. Article processing charges (APCs) support rigorous peer review, professional production, and global dissemination of pharmaceutical science.

Transparent, predictable publishing costs

JAPST follows a transparent APC model so authors and institutions can plan budgets with confidence. Charges are applied only after acceptance, and there are no submission or review fees. Our goal is to keep costs fair while sustaining a high quality publishing experience.

Open access removes subscription barriers and allows your findings to reach clinicians, researchers, and industry stakeholders globally. The APC keeps the journal sustainable while preserving rapid publication, ethical oversight, and high production standards. Authors who are unsure about funding can request a pre submission estimate and guidance on potential discounts. We also provide APC statements for grant reporting and compliance when needed.

Why APCs exist in open access publishing

Open access publishing shifts costs from readers to the publishing workflow. APCs fund the services required to evaluate, refine, and disseminate research at a professional standard. This includes editorial assessment, peer review management, plagiarism screening, and production quality checks that ensure your article is reliable and citable.

For authors, the benefit is broad visibility, compliance with many funder mandates, and global availability without paywalls. For institutions and funders, APCs make costs transparent, measurable, and aligned with research output.

Standard APC

Charged only after manuscript acceptance. APC applies per accepted article.

Journal at a glance

ISSN: 2328-0182 | DOI prefix: 10.14302/issn.2328-0182 | License: CC BY 4.0 | Open access publishing

What the APC covers

APCs support the full publishing workflow and ensure long term access to your research. Costs include:

• Editorial assessment and peer review coordination by subject experts.
• Professional copyediting, typesetting, and formatting for online publication.
• DOI registration and metadata creation for indexing and citation tracking.
• Online hosting, platform maintenance, and digital preservation.
• Plagiarism screening and integrity checks to protect research quality.
• Post publication support, visibility, and author services.

These services ensure your work is discoverable, citable, and preserved for future researchers. APCs also support continuous improvements to the submission system and journal infrastructure. Production deliverables include author proof review, XML tagging for indexing, and web ready PDF and HTML formats. This ensures accurate citation, long term accessibility, and consistent presentation across platforms.

Quality, compliance, and transparency

JAPST maintains a consistent editorial workflow so every manuscript receives fair and rigorous evaluation. The APC helps fund quality assurance steps such as ethics screening, conflict of interest checks, and data availability review. These steps protect scientific integrity and strengthen the reliability of published findings. Our policies align with COPE guidance and emphasize transparency, correction, and accountability throughout the publishing cycle.

Open access licensing under CC BY 4.0 allows research reuse with proper attribution, supporting funder requirements and public access goals. Authors retain copyright while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the work.

Waivers, discounts, and memberships

We offer support options so researchers can publish regardless of funding constraints. Discounts are applied after acceptance and are subject to verification.

• Membership discounts: Authors affiliated with active JAPST memberships receive APC reductions and special issue discounts.
• Editors and reviewers: Eligible editorial contributors may receive waivers up to 30% of the standard APC.
• Student rate: A flat rate of $720 USD is available for qualified student authors with valid ID.
• Low income regions: Partial waivers are available for authors from low income or lower middle income countries.

Learn more about memberships at JAPST Membership.

Waivers and discounts are not cumulative. Please submit requests with supporting documentation after acceptance so the finance team can apply the correct rate before invoicing.

Value for authors and institutions

Publishing in JAPST provides a clear return on investment. Articles are openly accessible, searchable, and linked with DOI metadata that increases citation potential and measurable scholarly impact. The APC supports professional editing, reliable archiving, and an efficient editorial workflow that reduces delays and uncertainty for authors.

For institutions, APCs create a transparent cost structure aligned with research output. This enables libraries and research offices to track publishing activity and demonstrate the reach of funded work.

Example APC scenarios

Funding and institutional support

Many institutions and funding agencies allow APCs to be budgeted within grants. If you need an invoice, pro forma estimate, or supporting documentation for your finance office, our team can assist promptly.

We encourage authors to share funding source details at submission to streamline post acceptance billing and compliance. Institutional libraries or departments may request consolidated invoices for multiple accepted manuscripts. If you need a pro forma invoice for grant documentation, we can provide it quickly.

Payment process

After acceptance, the corresponding author receives an invoice with payment instructions. Payment can be completed through the secure link provided in the invoice email. Receipts are issued once payment is confirmed.

All invoices are issued in USD. If your institution requires local currency processing, please contact us so we can assist with documentation and payment routing. Please keep payment confirmation for your records and audits.

1. Receive invoice and payment link after acceptance.
2. Confirm billing details and select payment method.
3. Complete payment and receive confirmation receipt.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge submission fees? No. JAPST does not charge submission or review fees. APCs are invoiced only after acceptance.

Can APCs be paid by an institution? Yes. We can issue invoices to institutions, libraries, or funders upon request.

How are waivers decided? Waiver requests are reviewed based on eligibility criteria and supporting documentation.

Can APCs be paid in installments? In some cases, flexible payment arrangements can be discussed after acceptance.

Is the APC the same for all article types? The standard APC applies across article categories unless a specific waiver or discount is approved.

When is APC payment due? Payment is requested only after acceptance, and publication proceeds after confirmation.

Are language editing services included? Editing support is optional and billed separately when requested.

Does APC payment affect editorial decisions? No. Editorial decisions are independent of payment and are based solely on scientific merit.

Withdrawal policy

Authors who withdraw a manuscript after substantial editorial processing may incur a withdrawal fee. A 50% withdrawal charge applies if a paper is withdrawn after 3 days of submission. Please review your manuscript carefully before submission to avoid unnecessary charges.

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