Article Processing Charges
The Journal of Death (JOD) is a peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to death studies, end-of-life care, bereavement science, ethics, policy, and cultural understandings of mortality. Our APC policy is built on clarity and fairness so authors can publish with confidence, meet open access requirements, and reach global readers without paywalls.
Clear, Fixed APC
Charged After Acceptance
No Submission Fee
Editorial Independence
Global Open Access
Author Support
What Your APC Supports
Rigorous Peer Review
Your APC funds editorial assessment, double-blind peer review coordination, and ethical compliance checks appropriate for sensitive research on death, dying, and bereavement. Every submission is evaluated by subject matter experts, including clinicians, grief researchers, and policy scholars. Decisions are made solely on scholarly merit and relevance to scope, and reviewers are selected for methodological and cultural competence.
Production and Quality
Accepted manuscripts receive professional copyediting, formatting, and typesetting, with production of HTML, PDF, and XML versions. We maintain consistent article structure, accurate citations, and metadata that meet the expectations of libraries and repositories. This ensures your work remains readable, citable, and durable across platforms and indexing services over time.
Discovery and Reach
APC support enables DOI assignment, metadata deposits, indexing assistance, and long term hosting. Open access distribution removes barriers for clinicians, educators, and policy makers who need evidence to guide end-of-life care. Your research becomes immediately available to a global community and is easier to discover through structured metadata.
Simple, Author Friendly Pricing
The JOD APC applies to all article types and is billed only after final acceptance. There is no fee to submit. Waivers and discounts are available to ensure equitable access to publication for authors with limited funding.
APC Coverage at a Glance
Why JOD Uses APCs
Open access removes reader paywalls but publishing still requires skilled editorial labor, technology, and quality assurance. The APC model allows JOD to fund peer review integrity, professional production, and reliable archiving while keeping every article immediately accessible to clinicians, counselors, educators, and policy leaders worldwide.
Editorial Independence
Payment never influences editorial decisions. Every manuscript is evaluated on scientific merit, ethical standards, and fit with the Journal of Death scope. The APC is assessed only after final acceptance, and there are no fees for submission or peer review.
Discounts and Waivers
JOD maintains a fair waiver policy to ensure that worthy work is not excluded by funding limitations. Discounts are available for editors and reviewers, and partial waivers are considered for authors from low or lower middle income regions. Requests should be made before submission and reviewed case by case. Email [email protected] with your manuscript title, corresponding author details, and a brief justification.
Funding and Institutional Support
Many universities, hospitals, and research centers have open access funds that cover APCs. We can provide APC confirmation letters and receipts for reimbursement. Grant funded authors should confirm eligibility with their sponsors, and our team will provide documentation to support internal approvals and finance workflows.
Author Rights and Licensing
All articles are published under open access terms that allow lawful sharing and reuse while protecting author attribution. Licensing details are available on the JOD copyright and license page. We prioritize clarity so authors can meet funder and institutional mandates without delays or compliance risk.
Payment and Withdrawal Policy
Invoices are issued only after acceptance and editorial approval. If a manuscript is withdrawn after the editorial process begins and more than three days after submission, a withdrawal charge of 30 percent of the APC may apply. This protects reviewer time and sustains editorial operations.
Membership Savings
JOD offers a structured membership program for individuals and institutions. Members receive APC discounts and publication benefits aligned with their annual output. If your research group publishes regularly, membership can reduce overall cost and simplify budgeting. Learn more on the JOD membership page.
Compliance and Preservation
Our publishing workflow supports long term preservation, stable article URLs, and citation ready metadata. This helps your work remain accessible and discoverable for clinicians, researchers, and educators. Consistent formatting and structured data also support indexing and library archiving requirements.
JOD is committed to transparent pricing and rigorous peer review. Your APC funds the editorial and production standards required to publish sensitive, high impact research on death and dying, while keeping the final article freely accessible to the global community that needs it most.
Submit with Confidence
We offer two submission pathways so authors can choose the workflow that fits their needs. If you have APC questions, waiver requests, or need funding documentation, contact [email protected] and our team will respond promptly with clear guidance. Typical response time is within 1-2 business days.
