Article Processing Charges
Transparent investment in forensic science publication excellence.
Publishing Fee Structure
Advanced Forensic Sciences operates on an Open Access model, ensuring your forensic research reaches investigators, laboratories, and legal professionals worldwide without subscription barriers. Article Processing Charges support rigorous peer review, professional production, permanent archiving, and global indexing.
Your research. Immediate global impact. No access restrictions.
Original Research Article
- Full-length forensic methodology studies
- Validation and reliability research
- Case series and population studies
- Comprehensive peer review
- Professional copyediting
- Permanent DOI assignment
Systematic Review
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- Comprehensive literature syntheses
- Extended word limits available
- Enhanced figure allowances
- Priority processing timeline
- Featured visibility promotion
Short Communication
- Technical notes and case reports
- Preliminary findings
- Method validations
- Rapid peer review
- Expedited publication
- Standard production quality
Individual Members
JAFS Individual members receive 15-25% discount on all APCs. INVESTIGATOR tier: 15% off. EXPERT tier: 25% off all submissions.
Institutional Partners
LABORATORY institutional members receive 30% APC reduction for all affiliated researchers. Centralized billing available for crime labs and forensic institutes.
Early Career Scientists
Graduate students and researchers within 5 years of terminal degree receive automatic 20% discount upon verification of status.
Geographic Waivers
Researchers from low and lower-middle income countries qualify for 50-100% APC waivers supporting global forensic science advancement.
Justice Through Science: We are committed to ensuring financial barriers do not prevent important forensic research from reaching publication. No scientifically sound manuscript will be rejected solely due to inability to pay. Contact our editorial office to discuss options before or during submission.
- Expert Peer Review: Evaluation by 2-3 forensic science specialists with domain expertise
- Professional Production: Copyediting, typesetting, figure optimization by forensic publication specialists
- Digital Preservation: Permanent archiving across multiple global repositories
- Metadata Enhancement: DOI registration, indexing submission, citation linking
- Open Access Hosting: Unlimited downloads with no reader charges
- Author Support: Responsive editorial assistance throughout publication process
Public Laboratories
Government crime laboratories and publicly-funded forensic institutions may qualify for reduced rates supporting justice system research dissemination.
Hardship Cases
Authors facing genuine financial hardship may request partial or full waivers. Decisions are made independently of peer review outcomes.
Grant Funding
Many research grants include publication cost allowances. NIJ, NSF, and foundation grants often cover Open Access APCs. Verify publication budgets with your funding agency and include JAFS in your grant applications.
Institutional Agreements
Universities and research institutes may have centralized publication funding. Check with your library or research office about available publication support before personal payment.
APCs are invoiced upon manuscript acceptance after successful peer review. Payment is due prior to publication. We accept major credit cards, wire transfers, and institutional purchase orders. For billing inquiries, contact [email protected].
JAFS supports forensic researchers worldwide through transparent, accessible, and impactful Open Access publishing supporting the global forensic community. Your investment in publication excellence ensures your evidence-based research reaches practitioners who can apply your findings to real casework and justice system improvements.
Forensic science advances justice through rigorous evidence analysis. Your APC investment ensures laboratory practitioners, legal professionals, and investigators worldwide can access your discoveries immediately upon publication.
We believe financial constraints should never prevent important forensic research from reaching publication. Contact our team to discuss payment options, installment plans, or waiver eligibility before submitting your manuscript.
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