Article Processing Charges
The Journal of Psychological Disorders (JPD) is a peer-reviewed open access journal focused on clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy research, and mental health science. Our APC policy is designed for clarity and fairness so authors can publish with confidence, meet open access requirements, and maximize global visibility. The model supports immediate access for clinicians and communities who rely on evidence based care.
What Your APC Supports
Rigorous Peer Review
Your APC supports editorial assessment, double-blind peer review coordination, and ethical compliance checks. Reviewers are selected for clinical and methodological expertise in mental health, ensuring decisions are based solely on scholarly merit.
Professional Production
Accepted manuscripts receive copyediting, formatting, and typesetting, with production of HTML, PDF, and XML versions. Consistent structure and accurate citations help readers and indexers navigate your work reliably.
Discoverability and Reach
APC support enables DOI assignment, metadata deposits, indexing assistance, and long term hosting. Open access distribution ensures clinicians, counselors, educators, and policy makers can access your findings without barriers.
Author Support
Our editorial team provides guidance before and after publication, including APC documentation for institutions and funders. This helps authors plan budgets and meet compliance requirements efficiently.
Simple, Author Friendly Pricing
The JPD APC applies to all article types and is billed only after final acceptance. There is no fee to submit.
Services Included
Why We Charge APCs
Open access removes reader paywalls, but high quality publishing still requires skilled editorial labor, technology, and quality assurance. The APC model funds ethical review, professional production, and reliable archiving while keeping every article immediately accessible.
Editorial Independence
Payment never influences editorial decisions. All manuscripts are evaluated on scientific merit, ethical standards, and relevance to the JPD scope. The APC is assessed only after acceptance, and there are no fees for submission or peer review.
Discounts and Waivers
JPD maintains a fair waiver policy to ensure 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 maintain open access funds that cover APCs. We can provide APC confirmation letters and receipts for reimbursement. Grant funded authors should confirm eligibility with sponsors, and our team will provide documentation to support internal approvals.
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 copyright 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
JPD 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 JPD 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 while supporting indexing and library archiving requirements.
What the APC Does Not Cover
The APC does not guarantee acceptance and does not replace scientific standards. Editorial decisions remain independent of payment. The APC also does not cover costs for optional third party services such as language editing or specialized statistical review unless requested by the author. These services are optional and billed separately.
Invoices and Receipts
After acceptance, the corresponding author receives an invoice with clear payment instructions. If your institution requires a specific billing format, we can issue documentation to match internal procurement or grant requirements. Receipts are provided for reimbursement records.
JPD is committed to transparent pricing and rigorous peer review. Your APC funds the editorial and production standards required to publish high impact research in psychological disorders, while keeping the final article freely accessible worldwide.
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]. Typical response time is within 1-2 business days. We are here to help you publish responsibly and plan budgets well.
