Article Processing Charges
Transparent and affordable open access publishing for toxicology research.
Open Access Publication Fees
Experimental and Clinical Toxicology operates on an open access model, ensuring toxicology research reaches the widest possible audience. Article Processing Charges cover peer review coordination, professional production, permanent digital archiving, and ongoing platform maintenance.
Article Processing Charges are payable only upon manuscript acceptance following successful peer review. No fees are charged for submission, review, or rejected manuscripts. This ensures authors invest only when their research has been validated by expert reviewers and accepted for publication. Our competitive rates reflect our commitment to making open access publishing accessible to researchers across institutional contexts.
Standard Article Processing Charge
Contact our editorial office for current APC rates for original research articles, reviews, and methods papers. Rates are competitive within the toxicology publishing landscape while supporting sustainable open access operations and high-quality editorial services.
Case Reports
Reduced rates apply for case reports and short communications reflecting their shorter length and production requirements. Contact editorial office for specific pricing on these manuscript types.
Journal members receive significant benefits including APC discounts on all personal submissions. Membership demonstrates ongoing commitment to advancing toxicology research and supports journal sustainability. Members also receive priority processing, enhanced promotional opportunities, and recognition on the journal website.
Researcher Membership
25% APC discount for individual researchers. Includes member recognition and priority handling.
Institution Membership
30% APC discount for all affiliated authors. Includes prominent institutional recognition.
Experimental and Clinical Toxicology is committed to ensuring financial considerations never prevent publication of high-quality toxicology research. We offer comprehensive waiver and discount programs supporting equitable access to open access publishing regardless of institutional resources or geographic location.
Low-Income Country Waivers
Authors from World Bank low-income countries qualify for automatic full waivers. Authors from lower-middle-income countries may receive partial waivers upon request. Eligibility is determined by corresponding author institutional affiliation at time of submission.
Financial Hardship Waivers
Authors from institutions without dedicated publication funds may request waivers based on financial need. Requests are evaluated confidentially and do not influence editorial decisions. Waiver approval rates exceed 90% for legitimate hardship cases.
Invited Contribution Waivers
Invited reviews, editorials, and commissioned content receive automatic full waivers. Guest editors publishing in their own special issues also receive waived APCs recognizing their volunteer editorial contributions to the journal.
Editor and Reviewer Discounts
Editorial board members receive 30% APC discount on personal submissions. Active peer reviewers completing reviews in the past 12 months receive 15% discount recognizing their contributions to maintaining publication quality.
Following manuscript acceptance, corresponding authors receive invoice with payment instructions. Payment is due within 30 days of acceptance. We accept payment via credit card, bank transfer, or institutional purchase order. Contact the editorial office if your institution requires specific invoicing arrangements or extended payment terms.
Authors should arrange payment before manuscript enters production to avoid publication delays. However, we work flexibly with authors facing institutional payment processing timelines. Manuscripts proceed to production upon receipt of confirmed payment or approved waiver.
Peer Review Coordination
Expert reviewer identification, invitation, and communication. Editorial office support throughout the review process. Decision letter preparation and author correspondence.
Production Services
Professional copyediting, typesetting, figure optimization, and XML generation. Author proofing coordination. DOI registration and metadata distribution to indexing services.
Digital Infrastructure
Hosting and platform maintenance ensuring permanent accessibility. Backup systems and disaster recovery. Continuous security monitoring and updates.
Archiving
Deposit in multiple digital preservation archives ensuring long-term availability. LOCKSS and CLOCKSS participation. Compliance with funder and institutional archiving requirements.
Open access publication in Experimental and Clinical Toxicology meets requirements of major research funders including NIH, Wellcome Trust, UKRI, European Commission, and many national funding agencies worldwide. Our Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license ensures immediate open access and enables funder compliance for grant-funded research.
Authors should indicate funding sources during submission. Many funders provide specific publication fund allocations that can cover APCs. Check with your grants office regarding available publication funding before requesting waivers.
No Double-Dipping: We do not charge subscription fees alongside APCs. Published articles are immediately freely accessible worldwide with no embargo periods or access restrictions.
We welcome discussions with institutions interested in establishing transformative agreements that streamline author payments and simplify administrative processes. Institutional agreements can provide predictable budgeting for institutions while ensuring affiliated researchers enjoy seamless publication pathways without individual payment processing requirements.
Consortia and library groups interested in exploring institutional arrangements should contact our publisher relations team. We offer flexible agreement structures that can be customized to institutional needs, including read-and-publish models, deposit accounts, and prepayment arrangements with volume discounts.
APCs are quoted in US dollars. Authors may pay in local currency equivalent at prevailing exchange rates. Invoices can be issued in alternate currencies upon request for institutional processing requirements. VAT or similar taxes may apply depending on author location and institutional tax status. Tax-exempt institutions should provide relevant documentation to receive appropriate invoice adjustments.
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