Transparent Article Processing Charges for Carbohydrate Science
The Journal of Carbohydrates is fully open access. Article processing charges (APCs) fund rigorous peer review, professional production, and permanent global visibility. We keep costs predictable, clearly explained, and payable only after acceptance so authors can publish with confidence.
Why APCs Power Open Access
Open access removes paywalls so carbohydrate research can be read, reused, and cited worldwide.
APCs support the full publishing lifecycle for carbohydrate science, from editorial assessment to peer review, production, and long-term preservation. Because our articles are free to read, we do not charge subscription fees. Instead, APCs allow us to invest in skilled editors, reliable infrastructure, and professional-quality presentation that reflects the importance of your work.
We apply APCs only after a manuscript is accepted. There are no submission fees, no penalties for revisions, and no unexpected add-on charges for color figures or standard data supplements. This approach keeps budgeting straightforward for authors, laboratories, and institutions.
For authors working in glycoscience, carbohydrate chemistry, nutrition, and biotechnology, APCs are a transparent investment in global reach. Your article becomes immediately accessible to researchers, clinicians, and industry scientists who rely on open data and shared methodologies.
Pay After Acceptance
Invoices are issued only after peer review and formal acceptance.
Predictable Costs
No submission fees or surprise production surcharges.
Membership Savings
Annual plans deliver up to 45% savings on standard APCs.
What Your APC Includes
Your APC funds the essential services that ensure quality, integrity, and discoverability.
Editorial Management
- Initial technical and scope checks
- Reviewer selection and coordination
- Ethics and integrity screening
- Decision management and author support
Production Quality
- Copyediting and layout preparation
- Figure quality review
- XML and PDF generation
- Proofing and final release checks
Visibility & Metadata
- Persistent identifiers and citations
- Search engine and scholar discovery
- Structured metadata deposits
- Article-level metrics
Long-Term Access
- Permanent open access hosting
- Archive-ready formats
- Repository-friendly licensing
- Stable URLs for citations
Affordability, Funding, and Waivers
We recognize that funding contexts differ across institutions and regions.
Grant Budget Clarity
Institutional Support
Equitable Access
Special Issue Participation
APC Payment Process
Our payment flow is designed to be straightforward and transparent for authors and institutions.
Acceptance
Editorial decision confirmed
Invoice
APC issued to author or institution
Payment
Secure payment processing
Publication
Open access article released
Submit Your Manuscript
Choose the submission route that fits your workflow. Both options provide full editorial support.
ManuscriptZone Portal
Track your submission, communicate with editors, and manage revisions in a structured online environment.
Submit via ManuscriptZoneSimple Submission Form
Upload your manuscript and essential metadata quickly without creating an account.
Submit via FormAPC Questions Answered
Do you charge submission fees?
No. The Journal of Carbohydrates charges APCs only after a manuscript is accepted.
Are there additional charges for color figures or supplements?
No. Standard color figures and reasonable supplementary files are included in the APC.
Can my institution pay directly?
Yes. We issue invoices to institutions, libraries, or funders when requested.
How do membership savings work?
Members receive APC reductions across eligible submissions during their active term.
APC Transparency and Support
Clear pricing helps authors plan and comply with funder requirements.
We present APC information in a straightforward format so research groups can budget early and communicate costs with funders, departments, and libraries. The APC is applied only after acceptance and covers the complete publication workflow, including editorial coordination, production quality checks, hosting, and discoverability support. We do not add hidden charges for routine formatting or standard color figures.
If your institution requires a purchase order, specific invoice language, or multi-author billing, our editorial office can assist. We can provide documentation to support grant reporting and compliance needs. For authors without institutional funding, we review waiver or discount requests on a case-by-case basis. Contact us early if you anticipate funding constraints so we can advise on available options.
Funding Compliance
We support open access reporting requirements from major funders.
If your funding body requires specific acknowledgments, license language, or repository deposit, include these details at submission. Our team can help align APC documentation with grant reporting standards and ensure your article meets open access compliance expectations.
Publish Carbohydrate Research with Confidence
Clear APCs, rigorous review, and full open access help your work reach the glycoscience community faster.
