Article Processing Charges
Transparent APCs sustain rigorous peer review, editorial support, and professional production for alcohol research.
Charges apply after acceptance and support rapid dissemination to clinicians, researchers, and policy teams.
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Member savings across tiers
Fast Decisions
Average initial review time
Global Reach
International readership
Rigorous Review
Expert evaluation
APC Pricing
Legacy pricing is maintained to support planning and transparency for investigators and institutions.
Standard APC
USD 1200 Charged after acceptance- Peer review coordination and editorial oversight
- Production for HTML, PDF, and XML formats
- Indexing preparation and metadata validation
Student APC
USD 540 Valid student identification required- Same editorial standards as standard APC
- Student verification at acceptance
- Applies to all article types
Waiver Support
Case review Limited waiver availability- Eligibility based on need and policy
- Discuss before submission
- Not combined with other discounts
Institutional Billing
Invoice Supported after acceptance- Pro forma invoices for grants
- Departmental reimbursement support
- Multi author billing coordination
What the APC Supports
APCs fund the end to end publishing workflow that turns alcohol research into trusted, citable scholarship.
Editorial Oversight
Production Quality
Discoverability
Integrity Checks
Funding and Billing Guidance
APCs can be covered by grants, institutional open access funds, or departmental budgets. We provide documentation to support approvals and reimbursements.
- Invoices issued after acceptance with institutional billing support
- Pro forma invoices available for grant approvals
- Documentation provided for departmental reimbursement
- International billing guidance for multi site collaborations
There are no submission fees, page charges, or mandatory pre review payments. The APC is billed only after editorial acceptance to protect independent decision making.
Budget Planning Tips
Planning early avoids delays after acceptance and helps align grant and departmental approvals with publication timelines.
- Include APCs in grant budgets and renewals where permitted
- Use institutional open access funds when available
- Coordinate co author contributions for multi site studies
- Discuss billing details with the editorial office before acceptance
APC Coverage by Article Type
The APC structure supports a consistent review and production standard across article types published in the Journal of Alcohol.
- Original research and clinical trials
- Systematic reviews and meta analyses
- Short reports and brief communications
- Case series and methodological studies
Waivers and Support
Partial waivers may be available for authors from low income and lower middle income countries. Editors and reviewers may qualify for discounts based on service and scope. Student pricing applies with valid identification and is confirmed after acceptance.
Waiver requests should be discussed with the editorial office before submission so eligibility can be reviewed without delaying publication timelines.
If funder mandates require open access or repository deposit, APC documentation can be used to demonstrate compliance. The editorial office can also provide payment confirmation letters for grants and institutional reporting.
Payment Options
Payment methods are coordinated with the editorial office and may include institutional invoices, grant payments, or direct author payment depending on local policies.
Payment Process
The APC process is designed to keep editorial decisions independent from payment and to provide predictable timelines for authors and institutions.
Acceptance
Decision confirmed and invoice issued
Billing
Institutional or grant payment processed
Production
Copyediting, proofs, and metadata checks
Publication
Open access release and archiving
APC Policy Summary
APC timing
Charges apply only after acceptance and never influence editorial decisions.
Institutional payment
Invoices can be issued to institutions, funders, or departments with supporting documentation.
Waiver consideration
Limited waivers and discounts are reviewed based on need and policy.
Production scope
APCs cover editorial support, peer review coordination, and professional production.
Submission fees
There are no submission or pre review fees for Journal of Alcohol manuscripts.
Funder compliance
APC documentation can support open access requirements and repository deposit reporting.
Transparency and Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit and relevance to alcohol research. APC billing occurs only after acceptance to protect the integrity of peer review.
Authors receive a clear invoice with itemized scope for publication services, and institutional billing support is available for grant reporting.
- No submission fee or pre review payment
- APC billed after acceptance only
- Editorial and financial processes kept separate
- Clear documentation for funder reporting
If funding circumstances change after acceptance, contact the editorial office to discuss options and timelines without delaying publication.
Open Access Value
Publishing open access ensures that clinicians, researchers, and policy teams can access alcohol research without barriers. This visibility supports faster uptake of evidence into practice.
- Immediate availability for clinicians and community programs
- Greater citation potential through unrestricted access
- Compliance with funder and institutional open access policies
Two Submission Methods
Choose the submission path that matches your workflow. Both routes enter the same editorial system.
Publish Alcohol Research With Confidence
Clear APC policy and editorial support help your findings reach clinicians and public health leaders.
