Article Processing Charges

Transparent and competitive pricing supporting sustainable open access publishing for the global water research community.

Article processing charges support the complete publication workflow for water research, ensuring high-quality output and maximum visibility for your work.

Journal of Water is committed to ensuring financial constraints do not prevent publication of high-quality water research. Multiple waiver options are available.

We accept multiple payment methods to accommodate authors and institutions worldwide. Payment instructions are provided upon manuscript acceptance.

Major research funders including NIH, NSF, European Commission, and national agencies explicitly support open access publication charges as allowable expenses. Many institutions maintain dedicated open access funds for faculty publications. Contact your grants office for guidance on including APCs in research proposals.

Withdrawal charges of 30% APC apply if manuscripts are withdrawn after 3 days of submission. Please note this policy before submitting. Manuscripts cannot be submitted elsewhere without official withdrawal confirmation from the editorial office.

Journal of Water maintains complete transparency in our pricing structure. The article processing charge of $1,200 USD covers all publication services with no hidden fees or additional charges. This single fee includes everything from initial manuscript handling through permanent digital archiving. Authors know exactly what to expect from the beginning of the submission process for their water research.

Our competitive pricing reflects our commitment to making open access publication accessible to researchers worldwide while maintaining the highest standards of editorial quality and production excellence. We continuously evaluate our pricing to ensure it remains fair and competitive within the academic publishing landscape for water science and environmental research communities.

When evaluating publication venues for your water research, consider the comprehensive value proposition offered by Journal of Water. Our article processing charges include complete publication services from expert peer review through worldwide open access distribution. Unlike subscription journals where readership is limited to paying institutions, your water resource research reaches hydrologists, environmental scientists, water utility managers, and policy makers globally without financial barriers limiting access to your important findings.

Open access publication typically generates broader readership and enhanced citation impact compared to subscription alternatives. For water research with practical management implications, immediate free access enables rapid translation of findings into improved water treatment practices, resource management policies, and environmental protection measures worldwide.

For any questions about article processing charges, payment arrangements, institutional agreements, or waiver eligibility, contact our editorial office at [email protected]. We provide prompt, personalized assistance to help authors navigate the publication process successfully. Our commitment is to make high-quality water research accessible through transparent and fair publication practices that support the global water science community.