Article processing charge (APC)

Journal of Dentistry and Oral Healthcare

The Journal of Dentistry and Oral Healthcare operates under an open access publishing model. To support high-quality editorial management, peer review, production, and long-term archiving, the journal applies a transparent Article Processing Charge (APC).

1. APC Amount

The standard Article Processing Charge (APC) for this journal is:

USD $50 per accepted manuscript

This fee is applicable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication following peer review.

2. Purpose of APC

The APC supports the operational and publishing costs of the journal, including:

  • Manuscript processing and editorial handling
  • Rigorous peer review management
  • Typesetting and formatting of articles
  • DOI assignment and metadata management (if applicable)
  • Online publication and website maintenance
  • Long-term digital archiving and preservation
  • Open access dissemination of articles globally

3. Submission Charges

  • There are no submission fees
  • Authors are not charged at the time of manuscript submission
  • Charges are applied only after final acceptance

4. Payment Timing

  • APC is requested after the manuscript is formally accepted
  • Authors are notified through official editorial communication
  • Publication proceeds only after confirmation of payment

5. Waivers and Discounts

The journal may offer partial or full APC waivers in special cases, such as:

  • Authors from low-income countries
  • Students or early-career researchers (on request)
  • Exceptional editorial board decisions

Waivers are granted at the discretion of the editorial office and are not guaranteed.