Article Processing Charges

Transparent pricing that sustains high quality reproductive health publishing.

The APC funds the editorial and production infrastructure that enables trusted, high quality publishing. This includes clinical review oversight, integrity checks, and technology that keeps research accessible and citable.

Reproductive health research often involves sensitive data, clinical outcomes, and patient safety considerations. APC revenue supports safeguards that protect research integrity and build trust with readers. This investment sustains consistent turnaround and publication quality.

• Verification of ethics approvals and consent documentation for human participant studies.
• Conflict of interest checks and funding transparency review.
• Editorial scrutiny of statistical reporting and methodological clarity.
• Data availability review aligned with privacy and regulatory requirements.

Many authors fund APCs through grants, departmental budgets, or institutional open access programs. We encourage authors to plan APCs early in the research process to avoid delays at acceptance.

Special issues may include targeted APC discounts or waiver options depending on the theme, sponsor, or guest editor program. Authors should mention the special issue title in their cover letter to ensure proper processing.

In addition to publication, the APC covers services that help authors meet clinical and reporting expectations across women's health research.

• Consistency checks for abstracts, keywords, and author affiliations.
• Figure and table formatting to ensure clarity in clinical reporting.
• Metadata preparation for repository and indexing compatibility.
• Support for corrections, updates, and post-publication queries.
• Guidance on data sharing and ethics statements when required.

JWRH offers targeted discounts and waivers to support equitable publishing. Requests are evaluated at submission and confirmed upon acceptance.

• Editors and reviewers: Up to 30% waiver on APCs when applicable.
• Low and lower-middle income countries: Partial waivers based on need and funding availability.
• Student authors: Flat $540 USD rate for eligible students.
• Membership plans: Discounted APC coverage through individual or institutional membership.

To request a waiver, include a brief justification in your cover letter or email [email protected].

JWRH prioritizes rigorous review and ethical evaluation. Standard review timelines are typically 2 to 3 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and revisions. Rapid review may be possible for time-sensitive manuscripts upon request.

Women's reproductive health research often addresses underserved populations and system inequities. APC policies are designed to balance sustainability with access. Waivers and student rates help reduce financial barriers for researchers who may have limited funding but are generating high impact evidence.

We also encourage authors to share plain-language summaries and community-facing highlights after publication to maximize real-world impact. If your study involves community partners, we can advise on attribution and dissemination practices that respect collaboration.

• Support for low and lower-middle income country authors through partial waivers.
• Student rate for early career investigators and trainees.
• Membership plans that reduce per-article costs for repeat contributors.

• Invoices are issued after acceptance and sent to the corresponding author or finance contact.
• Payment links and instructions are provided via email.
• Institutional billing support is available on request.
• Formal invoices are suitable for grant reporting.
• Production begins after payment confirmation.
• Receipts are issued for all completed payments.

If a manuscript is withdrawn after three days from submission, a withdrawal charge of 30% of the APC applies. Withdrawal must be confirmed by the editorial office before the manuscript is submitted elsewhere.

For authors and institutions with regular publishing needs, membership plans provide bundled APC coverage and administrative simplicity. Membership also streamlines invoicing for departments managing multiple submissions. Explore the JWRH Membership page for details.