International Journal of Clinical Microbiology

Membership

International Journal of Clinical Microbiology is an Open Access, Peer Reviewed Journal that provides a platform for researchers, educators, and other health professionals to share their research findings and perspectives on Microbiology. 
 

The membership program is designed to benefit the scientific community and is available to universities, institutes, scientific societies, corporate companies, individuals, and students. By enrolling in the membership program, participants can publish a designated number of articles within a specific timeframe at an affordable charge. 

Individual Researchers, Authors Membership
For individual researchers and authors, the membership offers a waiver for authors or co-authors of submitted manuscripts, allowing them to select any of the journals for publication and take advantage of the benefits offered. This includes a certificate of membership, the ability to submit an unlimited number of manuscripts per year (excluding special issues), a 30% discount on special issue APC, and potential discount offers for conferences from partners.

Student Membership
The Student Membership Program is tailored to provide support to graduate and postgraduate students in the field, offering benefits such as discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs), access to educational resources, and valuable mentorship from experienced professionals. Students can also submit an unlimited number of manuscripts (excluding special issues) and receive a personalized Membership Certificate upon application, which requires a brief letter of recommendation from a faculty member, department head, or research advisor.
 

Institutional Membership

The Institutional Membership is designed for academic institutions, research facilities, and medical organizations seeking to streamline the research publication process for their faculty and affiliated experts. This membership offers a comprehensive platform for collaborative publishing, including a centralized platform for managing multiple authors, reduced article processing charges (APCs), and a formal Certificate of Membership.

Corporate/Industry Membership

The Corporate & Industry Membership is tailored for organizations in the healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and related sectors, offering exclusive benefits such as collaborative publishing opportunities, enhanced brand visibility, and access to targeted research for innovation and development. This membership provides a platform for organizations to showcase their commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and connect with professionals and institutions.

How to Apply

To apply for a membership plan, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Choose the appropriate plan that best suits your needs from the options provided.
2. Provide us with your complete name, affiliation, address, and the journal that interests you via email at  membership@openaccesspub.org.
3. Feel free to include any further inquiries you may have regarding these plans in your email.
 

Once we receive your email, we will review your application and ensure that there is no ambiguity. After this, we will proceed with the processing of your membership.

Important Points to be Noted

• The exclusive services offered through membership must be utilized within the designated timeframe. Failure to utilize the allotted limit does not warrant an extension.
• If you desire to extend your membership prior to its expiration, it may be extended at your convenience and avail a 10% waiver on the renewal process.
• It is imperative that the renewal process be completed prior to the deadline in order to take advantage of the opportunity to carry forward any remaining service slots.