Article Processing Charges
Journal of New Developments in Molecular Biology (JNMB) is fully open access. Article Processing Charges fund rigorous peer review, expert editorial oversight, professional production, and rapid global dissemination of molecular biology research across genomics, RNA science, and cellular systems biology.
What Your APC Supports
Specialist academic editors in molecular science
Transparent single blind peer review
Plagiarism screening and ethics checks
Professional copyediting and layout
DOI assignment and metadata enrichment
Long term hosting and archiving
Standard APCs
All fees are invoiced only after acceptance and never influence editorial decisions.
Waivers And Discounts
JNMB considers waiver requests for authors without adequate funding. We prioritize early career researchers, authors from low resource settings, and those conducting critical public health or foundational molecular research.
Waiver requests should be submitted at initial submission with a short justification and confirmation of funding status. The editorial team reviews waiver requests separately from peer review.
Partial discounts may be available for collaborative projects that release reusable molecular resources or public reference datasets.
Institutional And Consortia Support
Institutions and research consortia may arrange APC coverage for groups or departments. We provide invoices, purchase order documentation, and cost center references to simplify approvals and compliance.
JNMB can also support pre approved APC agreements for multi year projects, enabling predictable budgeting for grants and shared lab funding.
Contact the editorial office for tailored billing workflows, including multi grant cost allocation or institutional billing preferences.
Fast, Fair, And Ethical
Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific rigor and novelty. Peer review is coordinated by subject editors who specialize in genomics, epigenetics, RNA biology, protein structure, and translational molecular science.
We focus on reproducibility, data integrity, and mechanistic interpretation. Manuscripts lacking sufficient methods or controls may be returned for revision before full review.
Editorial timelines are monitored to reduce delays, and reviewers are selected for both expertise and responsiveness.
Transparent Cost Breakdown
APCs cover manuscript handling, quality checks, production workflows, copyediting, and long term hosting. We avoid hidden charges and provide clear cost expectations prior to acceptance.
Authors receive itemized receipts to support grant reporting, institutional audits, and open access compliance requirements.
For funders requiring specific language, we can customize invoice descriptions to align with grant requirements.
Payment Logistics
Invoices are issued after acceptance with flexible payment options for institutions and funders. We accept standard wire transfer and institutional purchase orders.
If your funder requires specific language or a data management statement on the invoice, contact the editorial office in advance for assistance.
Authors may request payment extensions or split billing for multi institution collaborations.
APC And Editorial Independence
APC status never influences editorial outcomes. Waiver decisions are handled by a separate administrative team to preserve objectivity throughout peer review.
Authors retain full rights under open access licensing and are encouraged to share accepted manuscripts broadly.
JNMB upholds COPE aligned policies to ensure transparent handling of conflicts and appeals.
APC Planning Tips
Include APC costs in grant budgets when possible and check whether your institution has open access funds. Many research offices provide APC assistance for open access publishing.
If your funding is uncertain, notify the editorial office early so we can advise on waiver options or staged billing.
Authors should consult funder requirements for open access mandates and preferred repositories.
After Acceptance
Once accepted, manuscripts move into production for copyediting and proofing. Authors review proofs and approve the final version before publication.
Publication is rolling, with DOI assignment and indexing metadata released immediately after final approval.
Authors receive a publication notification for institutional reporting and grant compliance.
How To Request A Waiver
To request a waiver, include a short statement in your cover letter describing funding limitations and institutional support. Attach any funder documentation if available.
Waiver eligibility does not affect editorial evaluation. The editorial team will not see waiver requests during review.
JNMB responds to waiver requests promptly to avoid submission delays.
APC Documentation
Receipts and invoices can be formatted for grant audits and institutional finance teams. If you require specific invoice details, provide instructions before acceptance.
JNMB can include project codes or internal reference numbers upon request.
Contact [email protected] for billing guidance or invoice templates.
Example invoice note: APC is billed post acceptance. Waivers are assessed independently and do not influence editorial outcomes. Authors receive a detailed receipt for grant reporting and institutional compliance.
Submit Your Manuscript To JNMB
Choose your preferred submission route. For questions, email [email protected].
Frequently Asked APC Questions
Authors often ask whether APCs vary by article length or number of figures. JNMB applies standard APCs per accepted manuscript, regardless of length or supplementary files, so authors can present complete datasets without hidden fees.
If you anticipate large datasets or extensive supplementary files, mention this at submission so production can be planned smoothly. This helps avoid delays after acceptance.
Funding And Compliance
Many funders require open access compliance statements or specific invoice language. JNMB can include grant numbers and funding codes on invoices to support reporting.
We also provide confirmation letters for institutional open access offices when needed.
