JAA Open-access publication charges
Article Processing Charges
JAA charges an article processing charge only after a manuscript has been accepted. Submission and peer review do not carry a fee.
Payment status is not considered during editorial assessment or peer review and does not influence an editorial decision.
Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request. Manuscripts that proceed to external peer review are normally evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts.
Current rates
The charge is determined by the accepted article type. The following four fee categories apply; rates for other accepted formats are confirmed before submission.
| Article type | APC | When charged |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research | USD 1,200 | After acceptance |
| Review Articles | USD 1,300 | After acceptance |
| Methods and Tools | USD 1,100 | After acceptance |
| Short Communications | USD 900 | After acceptance |
JAA also considers protocols, data and technical notes, case reports and scholarly discussion. Do not assume that an unlisted format is free or that it inherits a listed rate; obtain a rate clarification from the editorial office before submission.
A rejected manuscript does not incur an APC. Editorial decisions are made before invoicing and remain independent of a person's ability or arrangement to pay.
What the APC covers
- Editorial administration and peer-review coordination.
- Copyediting, layout and publication production.
- DOI registration and metadata preparation.
- Open-access hosting and publication-platform maintenance.
The published article is made openly available under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), and authors retain copyright.
Billing and payment
Payment details and the amount due appear on the invoice. Contact the editorial office before payment if an invoiced amount requires clarification.
Withdrawal policy
Authors should contact the editorial office promptly and wait for written confirmation before submitting the work elsewhere.
- Manuscripts withdrawn within 3 days of submission are not subject to a withdrawal charge.
- Manuscripts withdrawn more than 3 days after submission incur a withdrawal charge equal to 30% of the journal's APC.
- Authors must receive official withdrawal confirmation before submitting the manuscript to another journal.
Partial waivers
The current policy states that authors from countries classified by the World Bank as low income or lower middle income may request a partial APC waiver. Requests are considered case by case and should be made before acceptance.
A waiver request does not affect peer review or the editorial decision. For eligibility or invoice questions, contact [email protected].
Direct answers
- Is there a submission fee?
- There is no submission or review charge. The APC applies only after acceptance.
- Does payment affect acceptance?
- No. Editorial decisions are independent of payment, waivers and other financial arrangements.
- What if a manuscript is rejected?
- No APC is charged because the fee applies only after acceptance.
- Can an institution pay?
- Yes. The invoice may be sent to an identified institutional billing contact.
- Where are preparation requirements?
- See the Instructions for Authors before submission.
JAA Invoice questions
Confirm an APC detail
Questions about a listed rate, partial-waiver eligibility or an issued invoice can be sent to the editorial office. Include the manuscript reference when one has been assigned.
Email the editorial office