Article Processing Fee

The Journal of Antibiotic Development and Clinical Practice (JADCP) operates on an open-access publishing model to ensure that all articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall barriers. To support the costs associated with high-quality open-access publishing, the journal charges an Article Processing Fee (APC) for accepted manuscripts.

Purpose of the Article Processing Fee (APC)

The APC covers the costs incurred during the publication process, including:

1. Editorial and Peer Review Process:

   • Managing the rigorous double-blind peer-review process.
   • Engaging qualified reviewers and editorial board members to maintain the quality and integrity of the journal.

2. Production Costs:

   • Formatting, typesetting, and proofreading manuscripts to ensure high-quality final outputs.
   • Designing figures and preparing articles for online publication.

3. Open-Access Hosting and Maintenance:

   • Ensuring articles are hosted on a reliable platform with long-term accessibility.
   • Managing and updating digital archives to preserve content indefinitely.

4. Indexing and Archiving:

   • Submitting articles to major indexing and abstracting databases to enhance visibility and impact.
   • Archiving articles in recognized repositories for global accessibility.

5. Customer Support and Administration:

   • Providing authors with professional support throughout the submission, review, and publication process.

APC Structure

The APC for accepted manuscripts is structured as follows:

• Original Research Articles: [Insert Fee]
• Review Articles: [Insert Fee]
• Case Reports: [Insert Fee]
• Short Communications: [Insert Fee]
• Special Issues or Supplements: Determined on a case-by-case basis.

Note: No fee is charged for manuscript submission or peer review; the APC applies only to manuscripts accepted for publication.

Fee Waivers and Discounts

To ensure inclusivity and encourage contributions from researchers worldwide, the journal offers the following waiver and discount policies:

1. Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs):

   • Authors from eligible countries may apply for full or partial waivers.
   • Waiver eligibility is determined based on the World Bank classification of economies.

2. Early Career Researchers:

   • Discounts may be granted to first-time authors or early-career researchers to encourage participation in scholarly publishing.

3. Exceptional Cases:

   • Authors facing financial constraints can request a waiver or discount by providing a justification at the time of manuscript submission.

How to Pay the APC

1. Invoice Generation:

   • Once a manuscript is accepted, the corresponding author will receive an invoice for the APC.

2. Payment Methods:

   • Payments can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or PayPal.
   • Detailed payment instructions will be included in the invoice.

3. Payment Confirmation:

   • After payment, authors must provide proof of transaction (e.g., receipt or transaction ID) to the editorial office.

Refund Policy

The APC is non-refundable, except in cases where:

1. An error on the journal’s part results in the article being withdrawn prior to publication.
2. The journal decides not to publish the article after the APC has been paid.

In all other cases, including retraction due to ethical concerns or errors, the APC will not be refunded.

Transparency and Ethical Compliance

The journal is committed to transparency in publishing and adheres to ethical practices. The APC ensures sustainability and allows JADCP to continue providing high-quality, open-access content to the global research community.

For inquiries regarding the APC or waiver applications, authors can contact the editorial office at [Insert Contact Email].