Article Processing Fee (APC)
Publication Fee
The International Journal of Clinical Reports and Case Studies (IJCRCS) is committed to promoting the free dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge. To encourage researchers and clinicians worldwide, the journal does not charge any Article Processing Charge (APC) for manuscript submission or peer review.
Accepted manuscripts are published with a nominal publication and processing fee of USD 100. This fee is charged only after the manuscript has successfully completed peer review and has been accepted for publication.
There are:
• No manuscript submission charges
• No peer-review charges
• No hidden fees
• Payment is requested only after editorial acceptance
• No peer-review charges
• No hidden fees
• Payment is requested only after editorial acceptance
What Does the Publication & Processing Fee Cover?
Although the journal maintains a very low publication fee, every submitted manuscript undergoes a comprehensive editorial and production workflow to ensure the highest standards of scientific publishing.
The publication fee helps cover the costs associated with:
1. Editorial Screening
Initial technical, formatting, plagiarism, and ethical compliance checks are performed before peer review.
Initial technical, formatting, plagiarism, and ethical compliance checks are performed before peer review.
2. Peer Review Management
Coordination of the manuscript through a rigorous peer-review process by qualified reviewers and members of the Editorial Board.
Coordination of the manuscript through a rigorous peer-review process by qualified reviewers and members of the Editorial Board.
3. Editorial Processing
Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors throughout the review and revision process.
Communication with authors, reviewers, and editors throughout the review and revision process.
4. Copyediting & Typesetting
Professional language editing (where applicable), formatting, XML preparation, and production of a publication-ready PDF and online article.
Professional language editing (where applicable), formatting, XML preparation, and production of a publication-ready PDF and online article.
5. Proofreading
Author proof preparation and incorporation of final corrections before publication.
Author proof preparation and incorporation of final corrections before publication.
6. Quality Assurance
Final editorial and technical quality checks to ensure compliance with journal publishing standards.
Final editorial and technical quality checks to ensure compliance with journal publishing standards.
7. Online Publication
Assignment of publication metadata, article hosting, website maintenance, long-term archiving, and online accessibility.
Assignment of publication metadata, article hosting, website maintenance, long-term archiving, and online accessibility.
8. Author Support
Continuous assistance from the editorial office throughout the submission, review, and publication process.
Continuous assistance from the editorial office throughout the submission, review, and publication process.
The publication fee helps support these publishing services while allowing the journal to maintain high editorial quality and provide open access to all published articles.
Who is Responsible for Payment?
The corresponding author is responsible for arranging payment after the manuscript has been formally accepted for publication. Payment may also be made by the author’s institution, research organization, or funding agency.
When is the Publication Fee Confirmed?
The publication fee applicable to a manuscript is confirmed during the submission process. Once confirmed, the fee will remain unchanged throughout the review and publication process.
When and How Do I Pay?
Payment is requested only after editorial acceptance of the manuscript.
The corresponding author will receive an acceptance letter together with payment instructions.
Payment can be made through one of the following methods:
• Credit Card
• Bank Transfer
• Online Payment Gateway (where available)
• Credit Card
• Bank Transfer
• Online Payment Gateway (where available)
A payment receipt will be issued after successful processing.
Open Access Policy
All articles published in the International Journal of Clinical Reports and Case Studies (IJCRCS) are made freely available online immediately after publication under the journal’s Open Access policy, allowing unrestricted access to readers worldwide.
Print Copies
The journal is published online only.
Printed copies or article reprints are not included in the publication fee. Authors requiring printed reprints may request them separately, subject to availability and applicable charges.
Article Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw their manuscript within five (5) days of the initial submission without any charges, provided that the editorial review process has not significantly progressed.
Once a manuscript has entered peer review or advanced editorial processing, considerable editorial and administrative resources have already been invested. In such cases, if authors request withdrawal after peer review has commenced or after editorial acceptance, the journal reserves the right to charge 40% of the applicable publication fee to cover editorial and processing costs incurred.
Publication Fee Summary
Manuscript Submission: Free
Peer Review: Free
Editorial Evaluation: Free
Publication Fee (After Acceptance Only): USD 100
Online Publication: Included
Open Access: Included
DOI Assignment: Included
Article PDF: Included
Peer Review: Free
Editorial Evaluation: Free
Publication Fee (After Acceptance Only): USD 100
Online Publication: Included
Open Access: Included
DOI Assignment: Included
Article PDF: Included