Article Processing Charges
Journal of Memory (JM) is fully open access, making memory research immediately available to scientists, clinicians, and educators worldwide.
Article Processing Charges (APCs) fund peer review, production, and long term preservation while keeping every article freely accessible.
Services covered by the APC
Editorial screening
Scope checks, ethics review, and editor assignment for memory studies.
Peer review management
Reviewer invitations, follow up, and decision coordination by subject experts.
Production quality
Copyediting, layout, XML preparation, and proof support.
Persistent identifiers
DOI registration and metadata distribution for stable citation.
Archiving
Long term preservation and availability for published work.
Integrity checks
Similarity screening and conflict of interest verification.
Data policy guidance
Support for data availability statements and repository selection.
Post publication updates
Corrections and updates handled transparently when needed.
Common billing considerations
Invoice timing
Invoices are issued after acceptance and before production begins.
Institutional billing
We can invoice universities, labs, or funding bodies.
Purchase orders
Provide PO details early if required by finance offices.
Payment methods
Bank transfer or approved online payment options are available.
Documentation
Receipts and invoices are issued for grant reporting.
Split billing
Collaborative projects can request shared billing arrangements.
Currency coordination
Let us know if a specific currency is required.
Billing contacts
Include the name and email of the finance contact.
APC planning by manuscript type
Waivers and discounts
Fee support may be available based on country classification or documented financial hardship. Requests are handled separately from editorial review.
Prepare before acceptance
Align APC planning with grant or institutional approvals so publication is not delayed after acceptance.
How to request support
Include the manuscript title, article type, funding source, and requested level of support when contacting [email protected].
Editorial independence
Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, not payment status or funding source.
APC decisions are handled independently from peer review to protect research integrity.
How APCs support quality
APCs help sustain expert editorial management, rigorous peer review, professional production, and long term digital preservation. For memory research, this includes careful review of task design, statistical methods, and data reporting so readers can trust the conclusions and reuse findings in future work.
Align APCs with funding rules
Before submission, confirm that APCs are an allowable cost within your grant or institutional budget. Many funders require pre approval or documented justification, so include APC planning in your project timeline to avoid delays at acceptance.
Use open access support
Many universities and libraries maintain open access funds or publication support programs. If you plan to use these resources, identify the fund manager early and confirm whether invoices must reference a project code, fund number, or institutional policy statement.
Avoid delays after acceptance
Provide a billing contact, purchase order details, and any tax or exemption documentation before production starts. Early coordination ensures that accepted manuscripts move quickly into copyediting and final publication without administrative pauses.
Preparing a waiver request
When requesting support, provide the manuscript title, article type, funding source, and a short justification. Clear requests reduce back and forth and help the office respond quickly.
Support for low resource settings
JM considers waivers for authors in low resource settings and for early career researchers when justified. These decisions are handled separately from editorial review.
Plan across multi year projects
If your project spans multiple years, plan APCs alongside data collection and analysis milestones. This keeps the publication budget aligned with project timelines.
Stay in touch with the office
If billing constraints arise after acceptance, contact [email protected] early so timelines can be adjusted without affecting review integrity.
Set expectations early
APC transparency matters for memory research teams that plan multi year studies and coordinate multiple labs. JM encourages authors to include APC expectations in grant budgets and departmental planning so acceptance does not trigger delays. When APC support is requested, provide clear documentation of funding sources, institutional requirements, and preferred billing contacts. If a waiver is requested, explain the justification and confirm that the request is separate from editorial evaluation. This process protects review integrity while ensuring that qualified authors can publish open access without unnecessary administrative friction.
Questions about APCs
If you are unsure about billing steps or waiver eligibility, contact [email protected] before submission. Early questions help avoid delays once the manuscript is accepted.
Confirm billing details
Confirm the billing contact, invoice address, and any institutional requirements before acceptance so production can begin immediately.
Confirm the invoice path
Confirm the invoice recipient and preferred payment method before acceptance to avoid last minute delays.
Request early
If your funder requires a pro forma invoice, request it before acceptance so approvals are in place.
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