Why APCs Matter for AMR Research

The Journal of Drug Resistant Pathogen Research publishes fully open access articles so clinicians, microbiologists, pharmacologists, and public health teams can access new findings without delay. APCs replace subscription fees and allow us to invest in scientific integrity, editorial expertise, and long-term access for every article.

We charge APCs only after acceptance. There are no submission fees and no hidden charges for standard color figures or routine data supplements. This structure protects your budget while supporting high-quality publishing for urgent AMR research.

What Your APC Covers

APCs support the full publication workflow and the services that make your research discoverable and citable across the global medical and scientific community.

Funding, Waivers, and Institutional Support

We understand that AMR research is funded through a range of grants, clinical programs, and institutional budgets. Our APC model is designed to be flexible and transparent so you can plan confidently and meet funder requirements.

APC Payment Workflow

Our workflow is built to be straightforward for authors, funders, and institutional administrators.

Two Ways to Submit

Choose the submission method that matches your workflow. Both routes provide full editorial support and tracking.

APC Transparency and Compliance

We believe APCs should be clearly explained and easy to report. Our invoices include all required identifiers and can be tailored to institutional finance requirements. If your funder mandates open access language or repository deposit, notify us at submission so we can align documentation and licensing appropriately.

For multi-center studies, we can coordinate billing through a lead institution or provide separate documentation when needed. Our goal is to remove administrative friction so AMR teams can focus on research impact and timely dissemination.

Membership and Institutional Agreements

Membership tiers reduce APCs and provide predictable annual costs for laboratories and clinical research groups publishing multiple studies. Institutional agreements may be available for hospitals, universities, and public health organizations that support frequent AMR submissions. These options lower per-article costs and simplify budgeting across departments.

APC Questions and Special Issue Pricing

If your manuscript is intended for a Special Issue, APC details will be stated in the call for papers. Any discounts, waivers, or sponsorship terms will be clearly communicated in advance. Membership discounts apply where eligible, and the editorial office can confirm the final amount before acceptance.

For billing questions, contact the editorial office early. We can clarify payment timing, institutional invoicing, and documentation required for grant or compliance reporting.

Budget Planning for AMR Projects

AMR research often relies on multi-year grants, hospital budgets, or public health funding. Clear APC information helps teams forecast costs and align dissemination plans with funding timelines. We recommend factoring APCs into grant proposals early and contacting the editorial office if you need tailored documentation for your funding agency.

For large consortium studies, we can coordinate invoicing through a lead institution or provide supporting letters for cost allocation. Our goal is to keep administrative steps light so research teams can focus on translating findings into clinical and public health outcomes.

Equity in Publishing

We are committed to equitable access for researchers across regions and funding environments. If APCs present a barrier, contact the editorial office to discuss potential discounts or waiver options. Transparent dialogue helps ensure that critical AMR findings reach the public without unnecessary delays.