Standard APC
Accepted manuscripts are published under a standard APC of 1200 USD unless an approved waiver applies.
APC and Funding Guidance
Article Processing Charges
Article Processing Charges
Journal of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage
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Transparent APC
Article Processing Charges for Osteoarthritis Publishing
JOC uses a clear APC model so authors and institutions can plan publication spending with confidence.
Journal of Osteoarthritis and Cartilage applies APC only after editorial acceptance, which protects authors from pre-decision financial risk today.
The APC supports specialist peer review coordination, scientific editing, production preparation, metadata delivery, DOI registration, and platform hosting.
This structure is designed to preserve scientific rigor while keeping cost governance predictable for orthopedic, rheumatology, rehabilitation, and translational research teams.
Transparent APC communication is essential for multicenter studies that involve grant compliance and institutional procurement workflows.
Student APC
Eligible trainees may request a reduced APC of 540 USD with valid institutional documentation.
Waiver Route
Active reviewers and editors may receive up to 30 percent APC support under policy rules.
Current Pricing
APC Snapshot for Fast Author Review
The following pricing block highlights current fee levels for quick budgeting and submission planning.
Current APC Snapshot
Standard APC
$1,200 USD
Charged only after final editorial acceptance.
Student APC
$540 USD
Available for eligible trainees with valid institutional proof.
Waiver pathway: active reviewer and editor contributors may receive up to 30% APC support under current policy.
What APC Covers
Publishing Services Included in the Fee
The APC is tied to quality controls and discoverability operations, not just posting.
Scope and Integrity Screening
Editorial checks validate scope fit, disclosure completeness, and reporting readiness before review invitation.
Peer Review Administration
Reviewer identification, invitation, follow-up, and recommendation synthesis are managed by editorial operations.
Scientific Copyediting
Accepted manuscripts are edited for clarity and structure while preserving scientific intent.
Production and Metadata
Article files and metadata are prepared to support retrieval across scholarly discovery systems.
Citation Infrastructure
DOI assignment and reference linking support long-term citation continuity.
Open Access Distribution
Final articles are published for unrestricted global academic and clinical access.
In practical terms, APC funding helps maintain reliability from acceptance through discoverability and long-term citation use.
Payment Workflow
Billing Rules, Waivers, and Compliance
Payment operations are structured for both individual and institution-managed submissions.
- Waiver requests should be submitted at initial submission with supporting documentation.
- Approved waivers are applied on final invoice and are not stacked with other discounts.
- Withdrawal after three calendar days may trigger a 30 percent administrative fee.
- Institutional billing contacts can be added to official payment communication.
- Pro forma documents and compliance letters are available on request.
- Final publication scheduling follows payment confirmation and production completion.
Planning tip: share institution-specific invoice requirements early to avoid preventable publication delays after acceptance.
Departments handling recurring submissions should align billing authority before acceptance to avoid release delays.
Grant-funded teams can include required invoice language early so compliance checks are completed once.
Centralized procurement contacts help synchronize payment and production scheduling across institutions.
Membership planning can stabilize annual publishing costs for orthopedic and rehabilitation research groups.
Early waiver requests reduce administrative loops and improve timeline predictability.
Departments handling recurring submissions should align billing authority before acceptance to avoid release delays.
Grant-funded teams can include required invoice language early so compliance checks are completed once.
Centralized procurement contacts help synchronize payment and production scheduling across institutions.
Membership planning can stabilize annual publishing costs for orthopedic and rehabilitation research groups.
Early waiver requests reduce administrative loops and improve timeline predictability.
Departments handling recurring submissions should align billing authority before acceptance to avoid release delays.
Grant-funded teams can include required invoice language early so compliance checks are completed once.
Centralized procurement contacts help synchronize payment and production scheduling across institutions.
Membership planning can stabilize annual publishing costs for orthopedic and rehabilitation research groups.
Early waiver requests reduce administrative loops and improve timeline predictability.
Departments handling recurring submissions should align billing authority before acceptance to avoid release delays.
Grant-funded teams can include required invoice language early so compliance checks are completed once.
Centralized procurement contacts help synchronize payment and production scheduling across institutions.
Membership planning can stabilize annual publishing costs for orthopedic and rehabilitation research groups.
Early waiver requests reduce administrative loops and improve timeline predictability.
Departments handling recurring submissions should align billing authority before acceptance to avoid release delays.
Grant-funded teams can include required invoice language early so compliance checks are completed once.
Centralized procurement contacts help synchronize payment and production scheduling across institutions.
Membership planning can stabilize annual publishing costs for orthopedic and rehabilitation research groups.
Early waiver requests reduce administrative loops and improve timeline predictability.
Departments handling recurring submissions should align billing authority before acceptance to avoid release delays.
Grant-funded teams can include required invoice language early so compliance checks are completed once.
Centralized procurement contacts help synchronize payment and production scheduling across institutions.
Submit with APC Clarity
Use either submission route and move forward with predictable publication cost guidance.
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