Transparent APCs for Chronic Disease Research Impact
Journal of Current Chronic Diseases (JCD) operates a fully Open Access publishing model so that evidence in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD, kidney disease, and multimorbidity reaches clinicians and policy leaders without barriers. APCs are applied after acceptance and fund rigorous peer review, production, and long term digital preservation.
Simple, Predictable Charges
We keep APCs straightforward so authors and institutions can plan budgets confidently. Fees are due only after acceptance and cover editorial evaluation, production, DOI registration, and online hosting.
JCD does not charge submission fees. The APC is requested only after a manuscript is accepted, and it sustains the editorial workflow, quality checks, and long term access that Open Access publishing requires.
Article Processing Charges
APCs apply after acceptance to support Open Access distribution.
What the APC Covers
The JCD APC supports editorial screening, coordination of double blind peer review, professional copyediting, layout, and production of HTML, PDF, and XML files. The fee also includes DOI registration, metadata validation, and indexing readiness so your chronic disease research is discoverable and citable globally.
Open Access Visibility
All JCD articles are freely available on publication, enabling clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to access findings without subscriptions. Open Access increases reach, citation potential, and clinical adoption across diverse healthcare systems.
Indexing and DOI Support
APCs cover DOI assignment, reference linking, and submission readiness for discovery services. This ensures chronic disease evidence is integrated into the scholarly record and remains accessible for future guideline development and population health planning.
Editorial Integrity
APCs never influence editorial decisions. All submissions are evaluated for scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and ethical compliance. The same standards apply across all authors, independent of funding source or waiver status.
How APCs Support Quality Publishing
We invest APC revenue directly into the publishing services that help chronic disease research reach clinical practice with clarity, credibility, and long term accessibility.
License and Reuse
Accepted articles are published under the JCD copyright license so readers can cite and share content responsibly. For full reuse terms, refer to the JCD copyright license page.
Archiving and Preservation
APCs fund durable online hosting and metadata preservation so articles remain available for clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, and policy development over time.
Research Integrity Checks
Editorial screening includes scope validation, ethics checks, and originality assessment. These safeguards protect the scientific record and ensure that chronic disease findings are reported responsibly.
No Surprise Fees
All APCs are communicated at acceptance. There are no hidden processing fees, and billing is coordinated with authors or institutions to match internal approvals.
Discounts for Qualified Authors
We provide relief options to help ensure important chronic disease research reaches the field.
Editors and Reviewers
Editors and reviewers may receive APC waivers of up to 30 percent. Waivers are applied individually and cannot be combined with other discount programs.
Low and Lower Middle Income Countries
We offer partial waivers for authors from low and lower middle income countries. Requests are evaluated case by case to remove barriers to publishing high impact chronic disease research.
Student Publishing Support
Students may publish at a reduced APC of $540 USD with valid university ID proof. This option supports early career researchers and trainees publishing original work in chronic disease science.
Funding and Institutional Support
Many institutions and funders allow APCs as part of research budgets. We can provide invoices, receipts, and documentation to support reimbursement and compliance requirements.
Two Submission Methods
Choose the workflow that best fits your team. Both options deliver the same editorial support and review timeline.
ManuscriptZone
Use our manuscript tracking system for full visibility, reviewer updates, and document management. This is ideal for multi author teams and institutional submissions.
Simple Submission Form
Submit quickly using the web form if you prefer a lightweight process. The editorial office will confirm receipt and guide you through the review steps.
Editorial Review and Decision
Submissions undergo initial checks, double blind peer review, and a first decision target of 21 days. APCs are invoiced only after acceptance.
Invoicing and Timing
Our editorial office provides clear billing steps so authors can finalize payment without delays to publication.
When You Pay
APCs are billed only after a manuscript is accepted. If a manuscript is withdrawn more than 3 days after submission, the withdrawal policy of 30 percent applies.
How You Pay
An invoice and secure payment link are provided after acceptance. If your institution manages APC payments, we can issue documentation to support internal approval workflows.
Need APC clarification? Contact [email protected] for waiver eligibility, invoicing questions, or institutional billing support.
Ready to Submit to JCD?
Share chronic disease research that advances prevention, treatment, and patient outcomes. Submit today to reach clinicians, researchers, and policymakers worldwide through JCD Open Access publishing.
