Article Processing Charges
Transparent, predictable fees supporting open access publication of child and adolescent psychiatry research.
Investing in Open Access for Pediatric Mental Health
JCAP operates on an open access model, ensuring research on child and adolescent psychiatry reaches clinicians, families, and policymakers without subscription barriers.
Article Processing Charges support the entire publication lifecycle from peer review coordination through professional production and permanent archiving.
The standard APC for articles published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry covers peer review management, professional copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, digital archiving, and open access distribution. This fee applies to all article types upon acceptance.
| Article Type | APC (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Article Types | $2,100 | Payable after acceptance |
Your Article Processing Charge supports the complete publication workflow, ensuring your research reaches the global child psychiatry community in polished, accessible form.
Peer Review Management
Expert reviewer coordination, editorial assessment, and constructive feedback to strengthen your manuscript throughout the review process.
Professional Production
Copyediting, typesetting, figure formatting, and quality assurance to produce publication-ready articles meeting journal standards.
DOI Registration
Permanent digital identifier assignment through CrossRef, enabling reliable citation and discovery across academic databases.
Digital Archiving
Long-term preservation through archiving partnerships, ensuring your research remains accessible for future generations.
Open Access Distribution
Immediate global availability under Creative Commons licensing, removing barriers to accessing vital child mental health research.
Author Support
Responsive editorial communication, proof review coordination, and post-publication support for corrections or updates.
JCAP is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent high-quality research from reaching publication. We offer partial APC waivers for authors from World Bank-classified low-income countries and consider requests from authors facing genuine financial hardship. Waiver decisions do not influence editorial assessment or acceptance decisions.
How to request a waiver: Submit waiver requests at the time of manuscript submission or immediately upon acceptance. Include documentation of eligibility and a brief explanation of your circumstances. Contact [email protected] for guidance.
Authors affiliated with institutional or individual JCAP membership programs receive discounted or waived APCs according to their membership tier. Membership provides predictable publishing costs and supports ongoing research programs in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Upon acceptance, authors receive an invoice with payment instructions. Payment is due before article production begins. We accept payment through multiple methods to accommodate international authors and institutional billing requirements.
- Electronic payment via PayPal is our preferred method for speed and convenience
- Bank transfers available for institutional payments; contact [email protected] for details
- Institutional purchase orders accepted with appropriate documentation
- Split payments may be arranged for multi-author submissions
Many research funders include publication costs in grant budgets. JCAP provides documentation to support grant reporting and reimbursement requests. If your funder requires specific invoice formatting or compliance statements, contact our editorial office for assistance.
Grant Compliance
Documentation supporting APC reimbursement from NIH, Wellcome Trust, and other major funders with open access mandates.
Invoice Customization
Itemized invoices meeting institutional requirements, including purchase order numbers and specific formatting requests.
JCAP maintains complete transparency in our fee structure. There are no hidden charges, submission fees, or page limits that trigger additional costs. The APC is the only charge associated with publishing your accepted manuscript. Editorial decisions are made independently of payment status, ensuring scientific merit remains the sole criterion for publication.
Many universities and research institutions maintain open access publishing funds specifically designed to cover article processing charges. Contact your library or grants office to inquire about available support. JCAP provides documentation and invoices formatted to meet institutional requirements for reimbursement or direct payment.
After acceptance and APC payment, your manuscript enters the production workflow. Our production team delivers professional copyediting within one week, followed by author proof review. Final publication typically occurs within two to three weeks after proof approval. Expedited processing may be available for time-sensitive research; contact the editorial office to discuss your timeline requirements.
When is the APC due?
Payment is requested after acceptance and should be completed before production begins to avoid delays.
Can my institution pay directly?
Yes. We accept institutional payments with proper documentation and can provide invoices in required formats.
Are there discounts for multiple submissions?
Membership programs offer discounted APCs for authors with ongoing publishing needs.
Does paying affect acceptance?
No. Editorial decisions are independent of payment. APCs apply only after acceptance.
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