Article Processing Charges for Arthritis Research and Therapy
The Journal of Arthritis Research and Therapy publishes peer reviewed, open access research so clinicians and scientists can apply new findings without barriers. The Article Processing Charge (APC) keeps the publication process transparent and sustainable while protecting rigorous editorial standards. The standard APC is $1200 USD and is requested only after acceptance.
APC Overview
Open access publishing removes paywalls for clinicians, patients, and policymakers, but it still requires editorial coordination, technical production, and long term hosting. The APC covers these publication services so every accepted article can be delivered in accessible HTML, PDF, and XML formats with a permanent DOI and stable archiving. For authors, the benefit is clear: predictable costs, global readership, and faster knowledge transfer across rheumatology, immunology, orthopedic surgery, and rehabilitation.
Editorial decisions remain independent from payment. The APC is assessed only after acceptance and does not influence peer review outcomes. The fee supports essential integrity checks such as similarity screening, ethics documentation review, and data availability confirmation so that published arthritis research meets the standards expected by clinicians and funders.
Editorial and Peer Review
Production and Publishing
DOI and Indexing
Author Support
Transparent Pricing and Waivers
We keep pricing consistent across article types so authors can budget with confidence. Waivers are designed to support reviewers, editors, students, and authors without full funding, while maintaining the journal's quality commitments.
Standard APC
$1200 Charged after acceptance- Research, reviews, case reports, short communications
- Includes peer review and production services
- HTML, PDF, and XML publishing
Student APC
$540 Valid student ID required- Flat APC for student authors
- Supports early career research visibility
- Same editorial standards and service level
Editor and Reviewer
Up to 30% Waiver eligibility applies- Recognition for active editorial and review service
- Waivers are not combined with other offers
- Ask at acceptance for confirmation
Low Income Support
Partial Based on documented need- Available for authors in low or lower middle income regions
- Partial waivers reviewed case by case
- Maintains open access for all readers
Payment Timing and Withdrawal Policy
There is no submission fee. The APC is invoiced after final acceptance. Payments are made through a secure link sent by email. Withdrawal charges apply only after the manuscript has entered processing.
APC is requested after acceptance only, never at submission.
A payment link and instructions are emailed to the corresponding author.
Withdrawal after 3 days from submission incurs a 30% APC charge.
Waivers are applied one time only and are not combined with other discounts.
Note: Manuscripts must be formally withdrawn before submission elsewhere. Duplicate submission or failure to follow withdrawal policy is treated as ethical misconduct.
Submission Options
Choose the submission route that fits your workflow. Manuscriptzone supports detailed tracking and reviewer communication, while the simple submission form is ideal for rapid initial submission.
Submit Your Manuscript
Use one of the two official submission methods below. Both routes receive the same editorial attention and review standards.
What Happens After Submission
We emphasize rapid, fair review without compromising rigor. Our team follows structured checkpoints so authors always know where their manuscript stands.
Initial Check
Scope match, ethics, and completeness review.
Peer Review
Expert evaluation for scientific quality and impact.
Editorial Decision
Clear decision with constructive guidance.
Production
Copyediting, layout, DOI, and publication.
Licensing and Visibility
All accepted articles publish under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license. This licensing model enables reuse with attribution and strengthens dissemination to clinicians, patient groups, and policy stakeholders. Each article is prepared for indexing so research can be discovered and cited quickly.
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
Persistent identifiers through Crossref registration.
Immediate open access for all readers worldwide.
Structured metadata to improve search visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many institutions and grants cover open access fees. We provide an invoice after acceptance.
Partial waivers are available for low or lower middle income regions and are reviewed case by case.
Yes. Research articles, reviews, case reports, and short communications follow the same APC for simplicity.
Email [email protected] for guidance before or after acceptance.
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