Journal of Advanced Cytology - Article Processing Charges
Transparent charges support editorial coordination, advanced cytology peer review, and professional production for global discovery.
APC Snapshot
The journal maintains legacy pricing to keep cytology publishing predictable for research groups and clinical laboratories.
Charges are designed to balance affordability with the costs of advanced imaging production, data validation, and editorial oversight.
Standard APC
USD 1200 per accepted article with full editorial and production services included.
- Charged after acceptance only
- Includes HTML, PDF, and XML outputs
- Metadata preparation for indexing and archiving
Student APC
USD 540 per accepted article with valid student identification.
- Same editorial standards as all submissions
- Applies to all article categories
- Verification required before invoicing
Service Waivers
Waivers up to 30 percent for eligible editors and reviewers.
- Reviewed on a case by case basis
- Requests submitted before invoicing
- Not combined with other discounts
What the APC Supports
APCs fund the publishing services required to convert cytology studies into reliable, citable evidence.
Editorial Oversight
Specialized editors coordinate expert peer review in cytopathology, molecular cytology, and diagnostic imaging.
Production Quality
Professional formatting for microscopy images, tables, and supplementary files improves clarity.
Discoverability
Structured metadata and DOI assignment improve indexing and long term visibility.
Integrity Checks
Originality screening and ethics verification support a trusted cytology record.
Services Included
- Initial editorial screening and scope alignment
- Reviewer coordination and decision management
- Copyediting for clarity in cellular methods and diagnostics
- Final production for HTML, PDF, and XML outputs
- Archiving and indexing support for long term access
Value for Cytology Laboratories
Cytology programs depend on accurate imaging, clear diagnostic language, and consistent reporting. The APC supports these requirements by funding careful copyediting and production workflows that preserve scientific accuracy.
High quality publication outputs help laboratories use published protocols, comparison images, and diagnostic thresholds with confidence.
Institutional Billing Options
Institutions can request invoices aligned with grant or departmental workflows. The editorial office can coordinate billing for multi author teams and research networks.
- Departmental or grant billing support
- Single invoice for multi author submissions
- Documentation for reimbursement and audits
- Payment confirmation receipts for compliance
Billing and Funding Guidance
APCs may be covered by grants, institutional open access funds, or laboratory budgets.
Payment Pathway
Acceptance
Editorial decision confirmed and invoice issued
Billing
Institutional or grant payment processed
Production
Copyediting, proof review, and metadata validation
Publication
Open access release with archiving
Waivers and Reductions
Limited waivers support equitable participation in cytology publishing. Requests should be submitted before invoicing and include supporting details.
Compliance and Reporting
APC documentation can support institutional reporting, grant compliance, and reimbursement workflows.
The editorial office can provide payment confirmations and publication receipts when required by funders.
Membership and Publishing Value
Membership benefits can reduce overall publishing costs and provide priority processing for cytology teams with ongoing submissions.
Membership does not influence editorial decisions and is separate from peer review outcomes.
Quality Assurance
Every accepted manuscript receives copyediting, layout checks, and metadata validation to ensure diagnostic clarity and indexing accuracy.
APC Coverage Detail
The APC supports editor coordination, reviewer management, production editing, and the preparation of structured files needed for discovery services.
For cytology manuscripts, this includes careful handling of image files, staining references, and diagnostic terminology.
- Detailed production checks for image quality and labeling
- Consistency review for specimen types and diagnostic terms
- Cross references between figures, tables, and results text
- Long term preservation and metadata validation
Tax and Currency Notes
Invoices are issued in USD and can include institutional billing details required for reimbursement workflows.
If tax documentation is required, contact the editorial office with institutional requirements before payment.
APC Summary
APCs apply only after acceptance and support the full publishing workflow for cytology research.
Transparent pricing helps laboratories plan budgets and maintain access to open dissemination.
The journal remains committed to affordability while protecting publication quality.
This approach keeps publishing predictable for cytology teams and laboratory partners.
Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal charges are 30 percent of the APC when a manuscript is withdrawn after three days from submission.
No Submission Fees
There are no submission or pre review fees. APCs apply only after acceptance.
Editorial Independence: Payment status or membership does not influence editorial decisions.
APC relief options are reviewed after peer review acceptance and before invoicing.
Submit Your Manuscript
Use either submission route. Both routes enter the same editorial workflow.
Publish Cytology Research With Confidence
Transparent APCs support rigorous review and wide dissemination of cellular science.
