Article Processing Charges for Etiological Diagnosis
Transparent APCs keep diagnostic research open, discoverable, and permanently available to clinicians and scientists worldwide.
Clear, Predictable Publishing Costs
Our APC model covers the full cost of peer review, production, and long term preservation so your etiological findings remain accessible without subscription barriers.
JED operates on a fully open access model. Article processing charges are applied only after a manuscript is accepted, ensuring that editorial decisions are never influenced by payment. Fees reflect the work required to coordinate expert review, provide professional editing, create durable XML and PDF outputs, and distribute metadata to discovery services that make etiological research visible across disciplines.
We aim for straightforward pricing with no hidden charges. The APC includes standard figures, tables, and supplementary files, along with permanent hosting and preservation. If your institution has existing agreements or you are eligible for a waiver, those options are applied during the acceptance stage in consultation with the editorial office.
Standard APCs by Article Type
Fees vary by manuscript type to reflect review complexity and production effort. Charges are invoiced upon acceptance.
| Article Type | Processing Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research Article | USD 1,850 | Full length studies and clinical investigations |
| Review Article | USD 1,950 | Comprehensive evidence syntheses |
| Systematic Review and Meta Analysis | USD 2,100 | Protocol driven reviews with statistical pooling |
| Case Report or Case Series | USD 950 | Diagnostic insights from clinical practice |
| Brief Communication | USD 750 | Concise findings and technical notes |
| Editorial or Commentary | USD 450 | Invited perspectives and policy insights |
| Letter to the Editor | USD 350 | Short correspondence and clarifications |
Fee quotations apply to the calendar year of submission. If a manuscript requires extensive post acceptance changes, we will confirm any adjustments in advance. Authors may request itemized invoices for grant reporting or institutional reimbursement.
Reducing Barriers to Diagnostic Research
We provide multiple pathways to lower APCs without compromising editorial independence.
Membership Discounts
Active JED members receive tier based APC reductions. Membership is ideal for researchers with recurring submissions and provides predictable annual savings.
Institutional Agreements
Universities, hospitals, and laboratories can arrange read and publish partnerships that reduce or prepay APCs for affiliated authors.
Waivers for Low Income Regions
Authors from World Bank low income economies receive automatic reductions. Lower middle income authors may request partial waivers with brief documentation.
Individual Hardship Review
Researchers with limited funding can request case by case support. These requests never affect review outcomes.
What Your APC Covers
Every fee supports a rigorous, transparent publishing workflow that protects scientific quality.
Expert Peer Review
Dedicated editors recruit qualified reviewers and manage revisions, ensuring diagnostic accuracy and clinical relevance.
Professional Production
Copyediting, layout, XML tagging, and figure checks support readable, reliable articles across platforms.
Digital Preservation
DOI registration, metadata distribution, and archiving ensure long term citation stability for etiological research.
Global Visibility
Open access publishing expands reach to clinicians, epidemiologists, and policy makers who rely on rapid diagnosis data.
How APCs Are Applied
We keep payment steps clear so authors can plan budgets and report costs with confidence.
Submission
Submit your manuscript without payment. The editorial review begins immediately.
Peer Review
Experts assess scientific rigor, diagnostics quality, and clinical relevance.
Acceptance
APC invoices are issued after acceptance. Waivers or discounts are confirmed at this stage.
Important Notes
No hidden fees: Standard production and archiving costs are included in the APC.
Flexible payment: If institutional payment cycles require time, contact the office for arrangements.
Grant reporting: Itemized invoices are available for funder documentation.
Equity focus: Waiver requests are evaluated independently from editorial decisions.
Invoicing and Funding Support
We help authors align APCs with grant and institutional requirements.
Invoices are issued to the corresponding author or designated billing contact after acceptance. If your institution requires purchase orders or specific invoice formats, notify us during the acceptance stage and we will coordinate the documentation. We can also provide letters confirming APC amounts for grant reporting and reimbursement.
For multi author teams, an institutional billing contact may be designated to simplify payment. If your funding cycle is delayed, request an extension so publication timing is not disrupted. Our goal is to keep the process transparent and predictable while supporting researchers who face administrative delays.
Equity in Access
Cost should never limit the publication of important etiological findings.
We review waiver requests confidentially and independently from editorial decisions. Authors are encouraged to explain financial constraints clearly so we can evaluate the request promptly. Where possible, we suggest alternative support routes such as institutional agreements or membership discounts.
We also monitor APC policies to ensure they remain sustainable for the journal while supporting a diverse, global author community. This balance protects the quality of the editorial process and expands access to etiological evidence worldwide.
Publish Etiological Insights With Confidence
Choose your preferred submission method and share diagnostics research with the global community.
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