- Fees
- Open access · CC BY 4.0
- Published by Open Access Pub
Article Processing Charges
JBSR is open access. There is no submission fee; an article processing charge applies only to accepted articles.
The article processing charge
The APC is the same for every article type.
USD 1,200
Payable only after acceptance. Withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy.
There is no submission fee. Billing details are sent to the corresponding author once the manuscript has been accepted.
From submission to a permanent open-access article
Editorial handling
Editorial screening, management of independent review, and communication with authors through to the decision.
Integrity screening
Similarity screening of submitted manuscripts.
Production
Copyediting, typesetting, proofs for author approval, and publication of the article in HTML and PDF.
Open access
Permanent, free online access under CC BY 4.0. Articles will be deposited in Portico for long-term preservation.
Manuscript withdrawal
These terms apply to every manuscript submitted to the journal.
- Authors should contact the editorial office promptly and wait for written confirmation before submitting the work elsewhere.
- Manuscripts withdrawn within 3 days of submission are not subject to a withdrawal charge.
- Manuscripts withdrawn more than 3 days after submission incur a withdrawal charge equal to 30% of the journal's APC.
- Authors must receive official withdrawal confirmation before submitting the manuscript to another journal.
For JBSR, 30% of the APC amounts to USD 360.
Fee-relief inquiries
Fee-relief inquiries are considered case by case; contact the editorial office before or at submission.
Inquiries are sent to info@openaccesspub.org.
Common questions
When is the APC payable?
The APC is payable only after acceptance. Billing details are sent to the corresponding author once the manuscript has been accepted. Withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy.
Does the APC differ by article type?
No. The APC is USD 1,200 for every article type.
Does payment affect the editorial decision?
No. Editorial decisions are made independently of fees, memberships, and services.
Which license applies?
Articles are published under CC BY 4.0. Authors retain copyright.