Article Processing Charges

Transparent, competitive pricing supporting open access publication of clinical microbiology research worldwide.

Article processing charges support every stage of the publication process for clinical microbiology research. From initial submission through permanent archiving, your investment ensures professional handling and maximum impact for your diagnostic science findings.

IJCM maintains commitment to global access by offering reduced charges for authors facing financial constraints. We believe publication decisions should reflect scientific merit, not funding availability, in clinical microbiology research.

• Membership discounts: IJCM members receive 15-25% APC reductions depending on membership tier
• Institutional agreements: Partner institutions may have negotiated reduced rates for affiliated clinical microbiologists
• Geographic waivers: Authors from low-income countries may qualify for partial APC waivers
• Hardship consideration: Individual circumstances are reviewed on a case-by-case basis with discretion
• Early career support: Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers may qualify for reduced rates

IJCM APCs represent excellent value compared to alternative clinical microbiology publication venues. Our charges cover comprehensive services while ensuring immediate global access to your diagnostic research without subscription barriers that limit readership in healthcare settings worldwide.

Open access publication typically generates broader readership and enhanced citation impact compared to subscription-restricted alternatives. Your clinical microbiology research reaches practicing laboratory professionals who may lack institutional subscription access to traditional journals.

APCs are invoiced upon manuscript acceptance, before final publication.

IJCM open access publication satisfies requirements from major research funders including NIH, Wellcome Trust, UKRI, and other organizations mandating immediate open access for funded clinical microbiology and infectious disease research. Our licensing and archiving policies ensure full compliance with funder open access mandates.

Many clinical laboratories and academic medical centers have established institutional funds to support open access publication for their researchers. Check with your institutional library or research office about available APC support programs. IJCM can provide documentation for grant applications and institutional funding requests to support clinical microbiology publication costs.

Traditional subscription journals shift publication costs to institutional library budgets through subscription fees. Open access publishing makes these costs transparent while ensuring worldwide accessibility. IJCM APCs represent a direct investment in diagnostic research dissemination rather than restricted access that limits readership among practicing clinical microbiologists in healthcare settings globally.

The open access model benefits both authors and readers. Authors gain broader visibility and enhanced citation potential for clinical microbiology research, while laboratory professionals worldwide access critical diagnostic findings without subscription barriers. This democratic approach to scientific publishing accelerates translation of research into improved patient care.

IJCM's article processing charge is comprehensive with no additional fees for color figures, supplementary materials, or enhanced features. The published APC covers all standard publication services including DOI registration, metadata distribution, and permanent archiving. Authors receive complete, transparent pricing at the time of acceptance.

In rare circumstances where accepted manuscripts are withdrawn before publication, IJCM provides partial refunds based on production stage at withdrawal. Contact the editorial office to discuss specific situations affecting clinical microbiology research publication.

For questions about article processing charges, waiver eligibility, institutional agreements, or payment arrangements for clinical microbiology publications, contact our editorial office at [email protected]. Our team responds promptly to all financial inquiries and can provide documentation for grant applications and institutional funding requests.

Ethical misconduct: Concurrent submission of a manuscript to multiple journals is a violation of publication ethics. If a paper is withdrawn from IJCM after 3 days of submission to be sent elsewhere, a 30% withdrawal fee applies. Official withdrawal must be confirmed by the editorial office before submitting elsewhere.