Article Processing Charges
Transparent APCs support rigorous blood pressure research, editorial coordination, and professional production for cardiovascular audiences.
Charges apply only after acceptance to protect objective decisions and ensure global open access for clinicians and researchers.
APC Overview
Clear pricing supports planning for clinical teams, health systems, and public health programs.
The APC funds editorial oversight, peer review coordination, and professional production so blood pressure evidence is reliable and clinically actionable.
Open access publication ensures hypertension findings reach cardiologists, nephrologists, primary care teams, and global health programs without access barriers.
Charges are invoiced after acceptance to preserve editorial independence and maintain trust in the review process.
Clinical Impact
Supports hypertension management and cardiovascular risk reduction
Global Reach
Evidence accessible for clinicians and public health teams
Long Term Access
Archiving and indexing support lasting citation
APC Pricing
Legacy pricing is maintained to provide predictable budgeting for cardiovascular research and clinical trials.
Standard APC
USD 1200 per article- Charged after acceptance only
- Peer review coordination and editorial guidance
- HTML, PDF, and XML production
- Metadata preparation for indexing
Student APC
USD 540 per article- Valid student identification required
- Same editorial standards as standard APC
- Applies to all article types
- Confirmed after acceptance
Service Waivers
Up to 30 percent discount- Editors and reviewers may qualify
- Waivers reviewed case by case
- Not combined with other reductions
- Request before invoicing
Institutional Billing
Invoice after acceptance- Pro forma invoices for grants
- Departmental or funder billing support
- Documentation for reimbursement
- Multi author coordination available
Budget Planning and Grant Language
Many funders and institutions allow APCs as direct costs for open access publishing when transparency and clinical impact are priorities.
Use the journal name, APC amount, and post acceptance invoicing detail when requesting internal approvals or grant allocations.
- Invoices issued only after acceptance
- APC applies per accepted article
- Publication includes HTML, PDF, and XML outputs
- Waiver requests reviewed before invoicing
Tax and Currency Notes
Invoices are provided in USD and can include institutional billing details needed for reimbursement or grant reporting.
What the APC Does Not Cover
APCs support publishing services but do not replace research costs or institutional program expenses.
- Research design, recruitment, or data collection costs
- Clinical care, laboratory, or equipment expenses
- Conference travel and professional society dues
- External statistical consulting unrelated to publication
What the APC Supports
APCs fund the publishing services that convert hypertension studies into trusted, citable evidence for clinical practice.
Editorial Oversight
Production Quality
Discoverability
Integrity Checks
Publishing Services Included
APCs cover end to end services required for accurate, durable publication of blood pressure research.
- Editorial screening, reviewer coordination, and decision management
- Copyediting for clarity in clinical outcomes and measurement protocols
- Production of HTML, PDF, and XML formats for indexing
- Metadata validation to support citation tracking and discovery
- Long term archiving to preserve the scholarly record
Billing and Funding Guidance
APCs can be covered by grants, institutional open access funds, or departmental budgets. Documentation is available to support approvals and reimbursement.
Invoices issued only after acceptance
Pro forma invoices for grant planning
Support for multi site billing
Payment records for institutional reporting
Payment Journey
Acceptance
Editorial decision confirmed and invoice issued
Billing
Institutional or grant payment processed
Production
Copyediting, proofs, and metadata validation
Publication
Open access release and archiving
Waivers and Reductions
Limited waivers support equitable participation in hypertension research publishing and are assessed individually after acceptance.
Service based waivers for active editors and reviewers
Student reductions with valid identification
Consideration for low resource settings
Requests reviewed prior to invoicing
Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal requests should be submitted in writing to the editorial office. A withdrawal fee of 30 percent may apply when a manuscript is withdrawn after three days from submission.
Payment Assistance
If institutional payment processes are complex, contact the editorial office for billing guidance and scheduling support.
Early communication helps avoid delays in production and publication.
No Submission Fees
There are no submission or pre review fees. APCs apply only after acceptance and do not influence editorial decisions.
APC Summary
Charges apply after acceptance only
Student and service waivers available
Invoices support grant and institutional reporting
Open access improves cardiovascular reach
Editorial Independence: APC relief applies after peer review acceptance. Membership or funding status does not influence editorial outcomes.
Two Submission Methods
Choose the submission route that fits your workflow. Both routes enter the same editorial system.
Manuscriptzone Portal
Structured submission with tracking and revision management.
Submit via ManuscriptzonePublish Hypertension Evidence With Confidence
Transparent APCs and editorial support help your findings reach clinicians and policy leaders.
