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Membership
Membership is an optional arrangement with Open Access Pub, the publisher of the International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders. It is intended for clinicians, researchers, treatment services and institutions that want an agreed fee arrangement with the publisher.
What membership is for
Open-access journals publish articles free to read under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, with costs met through article processing charges rather than subscriptions. Membership gives individuals and institutions an agreed arrangement for those charges.
Membership is separate from the editorial work of the journal. Manuscripts from members and non-members are handled through the same editorial process, and membership has no bearing on the handling, review or acceptance of any manuscript.
How membership relates to publishing
- Editorial decisions
- Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, reporting quality, and relevance to the journal. They remain independent of fees, services, memberships and roles.
- Article processing charge
- The APC for IJWD is USD 1,200, payable only after acceptance; withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy. Full details are on the Article Processing Charges page.
- Fee relief
- Fee-relief inquiries are considered case by case; contact the editorial office before or at submission.
Plans and fees
Fees are listed in US dollars. Each plan applies to accepted articles during the membership term shown.
Individual and treatment-service plans
| Plan | Annual fee | Reduction on the APC | Accepted articles covered | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual clinician | USD 299 | 20% | Up to 5 per year | 1 |
| Treatment center | USD 799 | 30% | Up to 15 per year | Up to 8 |
| Department | Agreed with the publisher | Agreed with the publisher | Agreed with the publisher | Agreed with the publisher |
An individual membership covers up to 5 accepted articles per year, each submitted by the named corresponding author.
Academic institution plans
| Term | Membership fee | Accepted articles covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | USD 4,500 | 12 |
| 2 years | USD 7,500 | 25 |
Healthcare organization plans
For the plans below, the plan fee covers the listed number of accepted articles in place of the article processing charge.
| Plan | Accepted articles per year | Fee without membership | Member fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 8 | USD 4,800 | USD 3,120 |
| Silver | 15 | USD 9,000 | USD 5,850 |
How to apply
Email the editorial office at info@openaccesspub.org with your full name, institutional or organizational affiliation, complete mailing address and the plan of interest.