Article Processing Charges
Transparent APCs support peer review, editorial guidance, and professional production for integrative health research.
Charges apply after acceptance to keep editorial decisions independent and ensure immediate open access for practitioners and patients.
APC Overview
JAMMBP supports clinically meaningful evidence in alternative medicine and mind body practices. The APC funds editorial coordination, peer review management, and professional production so research can be shared without access barriers.
Charges apply only after acceptance, keeping editorial decisions independent of payments and aligned with scientific merit. This approach protects trust while enabling consistent review timelines.
APCs also support long term preservation, citation metadata, and multiple publication formats so clinicians and wellness practitioners can rely on the published record.
Immediate Access
Open access availability for clinicians, educators, and community programs
Clinical Translation
Production workflows that improve clarity and patient relevance
Research Integrity
Quality checks for originality, ethics, and reporting standards
APC Pricing
Legacy pricing is maintained to support planning for investigators, clinics, and wellness organizations. Discounts and waivers are available for eligible authors.
The pricing structure reflects the needs of integrative health research, including diverse methods, interdisciplinary review, and clear communication for practitioner audiences.
Standard APC
USD 1200 per article- Charged after acceptance only
- Peer review coordination and editorial oversight
- Production of HTML, PDF, and XML formats
- Metadata preparation for indexing
Student APC
USD 540 per article- Valid student identification required
- Same editorial standards as standard APC
- Applies to all article types
- Confirmed after acceptance
Service Waivers
Up to 30 percent discount- Editors and reviewers may qualify
- Waivers are limited and reviewed case by case
- Not combined with other discounts
- Discuss before submission
Institutional Billing
Invoice after acceptance- Pro forma invoices for grants
- Departmental or funder billing support
- Documentation for reimbursement
- Multi author coordination available
What the APC Supports
APCs fund the publishing services that transform integrative health 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 only after acceptance
Pro forma invoices available for grant planning
Support for multi site and multi author billing
Documentation for institutional reporting
Waivers and Reductions
Limited waivers and reductions are available to support equitable participation in integrative health publishing. Requests are reviewed individually after acceptance.
Service based waivers for active editors and reviewers
Student reductions with valid identification
Consideration for low resource settings and community programs
Requests should be submitted before invoicing
Waivers are not automatic and depend on availability. Clear justification helps the editorial office evaluate requests efficiently.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Withdrawal requests should be sent in writing to the editorial office. When a manuscript is withdrawn after entering the review workflow, administrative charges may apply.
A withdrawal fee of 30 percent may apply when a submission is withdrawn after three days from initial submission. This supports review coordination costs already incurred.
No Submission Fees
There are no submission or pre review fees. APCs are only invoiced after acceptance and do not influence editorial decisions.
Budget Planning Tips
Authors can streamline approvals by preparing APC documentation early and confirming institutional billing requirements.
Include APC line items in grant budgets
Request pro forma invoices for finance teams
Coordinate multi author payment plans before acceptance
Confirm currency and payment method availability
Community Impact
APCs support free access for clinicians and wellness practitioners who rely on integrative health evidence. This visibility helps translate research into practice and patient education.
Open access availability strengthens community trust and supports broader adoption of evidence based integrative care.
Payment Process
Acceptance
Editorial decision confirmed and invoice issued
Billing
Institutional or grant payment processed
Production
Copyediting, proofs, and metadata validation
Publication
Open access release and archiving
Policy Summary
Charges apply only after acceptance and never influence editorial decisions.
Limited waivers and discounts are reviewed based on service and need.
Invoices can be issued to institutions or funders with documentation.
There are no submission or pre review fees for JAMMBP manuscripts.
Editorial Independence: APC relief applies after peer review acceptance. Membership or funding status does not influence editorial outcomes.
Two Submission Methods
Choose the submission pathway that fits your workflow. Both routes enter the same editorial system.
Manuscriptzone Portal
Structured submission with tracking and revision management.
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