Article Processing Charges
Transparent APCs support rigorous survivorship research, editorial coordination, and professional production for oncology audiences.
Charges apply only after acceptance to protect objective decisions and ensure global open access for clinicians and survivors.
APC Overview
Clear pricing supports planning for clinical teams, research groups, and advocacy partners.
The APC funds editorial oversight, peer review coordination, and professional production so breast cancer survival evidence is reliable and widely accessible.
Open access publication ensures survivorship findings reach oncologists, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, and patient support networks without access barriers.
Charges are invoiced after acceptance to preserve editorial independence and maintain trust in the review process.
Survivorship Impact
Supports dissemination of outcomes, late effects, and quality of life data
Clinical Visibility
Improved discovery for care teams and community programs
Long Term Access
Archiving and indexing support lasting citation and reuse
APC Pricing
Legacy pricing is maintained to provide predictable budgeting for cancer centers, grants, and clinical research programs.
Standard APC
USD 1440 per article- Charged after acceptance only
- Peer review management and editorial guidance
- HTML, PDF, and XML production
- 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 reviewed case by case
- Not combined with other reductions
- Request before invoicing
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 convert survivorship studies into trusted, citable evidence for clinical practice and patient care.
Editorial Oversight
Production Quality
Discoverability
Integrity Checks
Publishing Services Included
APCs cover end to end services required for accurate, durable publication of survivorship research.
- Editorial screening, reviewer coordination, and decision management
- Copyediting for clarity in clinical outcomes and patient reported measures
- Production of HTML, PDF, and XML formats for indexing
- Metadata validation to support citation tracking and discovery
- Long term archiving to preserve the scholarly record
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
Billing and Funding Guidance
APCs can be covered by grants, institutional open access funds, or departmental budgets. Documentation is available to support approvals and reimbursement.
Invoices issued only after acceptance
Pro forma invoices for grant planning
Support for multi site billing
Payment records for institutional reporting
Compliance and Reporting
Many funders require documentation of open access charges and repository deposit.
We provide invoices and publication records to support compliance reporting and institutional audits.
Payment Journey
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
Waivers and Reductions
Limited waivers support equitable participation in survivorship research publishing and are assessed individually after acceptance.
Service based waivers for active editors and reviewers
Student reductions with valid identification
Consideration for low resource settings
Requests reviewed prior to invoicing
Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal requests should be submitted in writing to the editorial office. A withdrawal fee of 30 percent may apply when a manuscript is withdrawn after three days from submission.
Payment Assistance
If institutional payment processes are complex, contact the editorial office for billing guidance and scheduling support.
Early communication helps avoid delays in production and publication.
Payment documentation can be tailored to grant or hospital finance requirements.
APC support enables rapid dissemination of survivorship evidence.
No Submission Fees
There are no submission or pre review fees. APCs apply only after acceptance and do not influence editorial decisions.
Community Impact
Open access availability supports survivorship clinics, patient advocates, and community health programs that rely on current evidence.
APC Summary
Charges apply after acceptance only
Student and service waivers available
Invoices support grant and institutional reporting
Open access improves survivorship reach
APC investment accelerates dissemination of survivorship evidence that informs clinical guidelines and patient support services.
Editorial Independence: APC relief applies after peer review acceptance. Membership or funding status does not influence editorial outcomes.
Two Submission Methods
Choose the submission route that fits your workflow. Both routes enter the same editorial system.
Manuscriptzone Portal
Structured submission with tracking and revision management.
Submit via ManuscriptzonePublish Survivorship Evidence With Confidence
Transparent APCs and editorial support help your findings reach clinicians, survivors, and policy leaders.
