Article Processing Charges

Transparent APC guidance for colorectal cancer submissions.

Journal of Colon and Rectal Cancer operates under an open access model to ensure colorectal cancer research is accessible worldwide.

APCs are applied after acceptance and do not influence editorial decisions.

The standard APC for accepted manuscripts is $2400 USD. This fee supports peer review, production, and long term archiving.

• Editorial assessment and peer review coordination
• Copyediting, layout, and proofing
• DOI registration and metadata distribution
• Open access hosting and preservation
• Quality checks for reporting and ethics compliance

Partial APC waivers are available for eligible authors from low income or lower middle income countries. Membership plans reduce APCs for active researchers and institutions.

• Membership discounts for individuals and institutions
• Partial waivers for eligible regions
• Early career support for trainees and fellows
• Case by case hardship reviews when justified

Sharing funding details early streamlines invoicing and production.

• Confirm billing contact and institutional address
• Provide grant numbers and funder names
• Identify institutional APC support programs
• Clarify purchase order requirements
• Note any tax or VAT documentation needs
• Submit waiver requests before acceptance
• Indicate preferred invoice recipient
• Confirm currency requirements if applicable
• Share timelines tied to funding reporting
• Notify the office of split funding sources

APCs sustain the editorial infrastructure that supports high quality colorectal cancer research. Funding enables robust peer review coordination, professional copyediting, and long term digital preservation.

We invest in metadata integrity so your work remains discoverable and citable across clinical and research databases.

• Editorial screening for scope, ethics, and reporting completeness
• Peer review management with clinical and surgical specialists
• Copyediting, layout, and proofing to publication standards
• DOI registration, metadata deposits, and citation linking
• Long term archiving, backup, and platform maintenance
• Integrity checks for plagiarism and image manipulation

Many authors use institutional open access funds or research grants to cover APCs. We encourage authors to confirm funding sources early and share billing contacts at submission to streamline processing.

• Institutional open access funds and library support
• Research grants and sponsor funding allocations
• Clinical trial budgets with publication line items
• Departmental discretionary funds
• Consortia or society funding when applicable

Partial APC waivers are assessed case by case to reduce barriers for researchers in low income and lower middle income countries. Requests should be submitted before acceptance so eligibility can be verified without delaying production.

• Country of residence based on World Bank classifications
• Funding availability and institutional support context
• Career stage and early career researcher status
• Public health relevance and regional impact
• Completeness of submission and compliance readiness

APCs are invoiced after acceptance and before final production. Prompt confirmation of billing details helps avoid publication delays.

• Acceptance decision issued by the editor
• Invoice shared with corresponding author or institution
• Payment confirmation triggers copyediting and proofs
• Author approves proofs and final metadata
• Publication follows after confirmation

After publication, we maintain article visibility through metadata updates, archiving, and correction workflows when needed. Authors can contact [email protected] for billing or policy clarification.

APC support enables open access visibility, data citation integration, and long term archiving. These services help colorectal cancer findings reach clinicians, researchers, and policy makers worldwide.

• Metadata updates improve discoverability in clinical searches
• Persistent DOIs ensure stable citations
• Archiving safeguards the scholarly record

To avoid delays, confirm institutional billing requirements early. Provide billing contacts, purchase order details, and tax documentation if required by your institution.

• Billing contact name, email, and address
• Grant or funder reference numbers
• Preferred invoice format or template
• Any internal approval timelines

JCRC maintains a transparent APC policy and does not allow payment status to influence editorial decisions. Questions about APCs or waivers can be sent to [email protected].

We encourage authors to plan APCs early in the research cycle. Clear budgeting avoids delays after acceptance and ensures production can proceed on schedule. If you anticipate institutional review steps, share timelines with the editorial office so we can support your preferred schedule.

APC communication is handled with respect for institutional requirements and funder policies. The team can provide invoices, receipts, and documentation needed for internal approvals or grant reporting.

• Confirm who will receive the invoice and payment updates
• Provide any purchase order or cost center details
• Share billing deadlines tied to grant reporting
• Notify the office about split funding sources
• Contact [email protected] for billing questions

Use this checklist to prepare billing details and avoid delays after acceptance.

• Confirm the corresponding author billing contact
• Provide institutional address and billing reference
• Identify grant numbers or sponsor funding codes
• Note purchase order or cost center requirements
• State whether a waiver request was submitted
• Clarify if institutional discounts are available
• List any required tax documentation
• Share expected invoice approval timelines
• Indicate if payment will be split across funders
• Confirm the preferred invoice recipient
• Notify the office of any currency requirements
• Keep a copy of the invoice for grant reporting
• Contact [email protected] for APC questions

These reminders help align APC planning with institutional requirements.

• Confirm internal approval steps before acceptance
• Share any preferred invoice language or format
• Identify a backup billing contact
• Clarify if a funder requires specific acknowledgements
• Notify the office of upcoming grant closeout dates

The editorial office can assist with APC documentation and timelines.

• Request receipts for grant reporting
• Ask about membership discounts when applicable
• Confirm any required invoice language
• Share contact details for billing follow up

Clear communication helps avoid delays after acceptance.

• Notify the office if funding approval is pending
• Share any invoicing constraints early
• Confirm a backup contact for billing queries
• Ask about invoice updates before production

These final reminders help close the billing process smoothly.

• Keep a copy of the final invoice
• Notify the office once payment is complete

For billing questions, the editorial office can assist promptly.

• Email [email protected] with invoice questions
• Share any urgent deadlines for payment confirmation

Early communication about funding timelines helps the journal keep production on schedule after acceptance.