Transparent APC Policy

Journal of Ulcers (JU) publishes peer reviewed open access research on peptic ulcers, pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, and mucosal wound healing across clinical and translational settings. APCs apply only after acceptance. There are no submission fees, and editorial decisions are made on scientific merit alone.

Open access ensures that clinicians, wound care teams, and researchers worldwide can read and apply your findings without paywalls.

What Your APC Supports

Your APC covers the essential services that move a manuscript from acceptance to global discovery and clinical use.

• Editorial screening and peer review coordination
• Professional copyediting and production quality control
• DOI registration and metadata delivery
• Indexing workflows and permanent hosting

Waivers and Funding Support

JU considers waiver and discount requests for authors with limited funding. Requests are evaluated fairly and never influence editorial decisions.

Many institutions and grants allow APCs as eligible expenses. We provide invoices and documentation for procurement or grant reporting.

Billing and Payment

Invoices are issued after acceptance with clear payment instructions. Multiple institutions can coordinate shared payments when needed.

If you need a pro forma invoice or institutional billing support, contact the editorial office before publication.

Value for Clinical Impact

APCs help keep ulcer and wound care evidence open to multidisciplinary teams, improving access for clinicians, nurses, and public health decision makers.

Cost Predictability

A clear APC policy allows teams to plan funding early and avoid delays at acceptance. We encourage authors to contact us with any budget questions.

Editorial Independence

APCs are separate from editorial decisions. Editors and reviewers evaluate manuscripts solely on scientific merit, clinical relevance, and ethical compliance.

We maintain rigorous peer review standards to protect the credibility of ulcer research and support evidence based practice.

Institutional and Group Support

Hospitals, universities, and wound care centers often cover APCs through library funds or research offices. We can provide documentation for institutional approvals.

Multi center teams can coordinate shared payments to streamline acceptance and publication timelines.

Early Career Considerations

If you are a trainee, early career clinician, or researcher without dedicated funding, contact us to discuss waiver or discount options before acceptance.

Budget Planning

Include APCs in grant budgets when possible. We provide invoices, payment references, and records that support compliance reporting and audit requirements.

Global Access Commitment

Open access allows ulcer research to reach clinical teams in resource constrained settings, expanding the reach of evidence and improving patient care pathways.

No Hidden Fees

JU APCs cover the full publication workflow after acceptance, including production and hosting. There are no added submission or review charges.

Clinical Translation

Timely open access publication helps new findings reach care teams, guideline committees, and quality improvement programs without delays caused by paywalls.

Funder Compliance

Many funders require open access dissemination. JU provides documentation that supports compliance with open access policies and institutional mandates.

Shared Funding Models

If your study involves multiple sites, we can coordinate invoicing so participating institutions share the APC appropriately. This supports collaborative ulcer research programs.

Quality Assurance

APCs support careful copyediting, formatting, and metadata checks that improve clarity and indexing accuracy for clinical audiences. This reduces ambiguity and strengthens clinical interpretation.

Invoice Details

Invoices include journal and manuscript references, payment instructions, and information needed for institutional approval workflows.

Institutional Agreements

If your organization has an existing publishing agreement with Open Access Pub, we will apply the appropriate discounts at acceptance. Contact us to confirm eligibility.

Compliance and Archiving

Publication includes permanent hosting and archiving support so your ulcer research remains accessible for future reviews and guideline updates.

APC Communication

We communicate APC details clearly at acceptance so authors can finalize approvals without last minute surprises. Clear timelines help authors coordinate with finance offices and avoid delays in publication for faster internal processing.

Clinical Trial Visibility

Open access publication ensures clinical trial outcomes and intervention studies are visible to care teams and guideline developers without delay.

Long Term Value

APCs support persistent access, allowing your ulcer research to remain available for systematic reviews and clinical audits over time.

Collaboration Friendly

We work with corresponding authors to streamline approvals for multi author teams so the publication process stays on schedule after acceptance.

Supportive Communication

If you are uncertain about payment steps or documentation, the editorial office will guide you through the process and confirm requirements before final publication.

Clinical Access Value

APC supported open access ensures that front line clinicians, wound care nurses, and allied health teams can apply your findings without subscription barriers. This accessibility shortens the path from publication to practice and strengthens the clinical impact of ulcer research across regions and care settings. It also supports continuing education, hospital protocols, and multidisciplinary care pathways that depend on current evidence.