APC Overview

The International Journal of Lipids (IJL) uses Article Processing Charges to sustain high quality peer review, professional production, and permanent open access availability for lipid research. APCs are applied only after acceptance, and there are no submission fees.

This model ensures that lipidomics, cholesterol biology, lipoprotein science, and metabolic research remain accessible to clinicians, nutrition scientists, and policymakers worldwide without subscription barriers.

The journal does not charge fees for initial submission or revision rounds.

APCs support the infrastructure that protects the scientific record, including editorial coordination, DOI registration, and long term digital preservation.

Because lipid research spans basic biochemistry through clinical translation, IJL invests in careful editorial handling to maintain clarity in methods, data interpretation, and clinical relevance. APC funding enables that level of editorial attention while keeping articles immediately available to the global lipid science community.

What the APC Covers

APC funding also supports author communication throughout revisions and proof review, ensuring efficient publication without unnecessary delays.

How APCs Are Determined

APC levels are aligned with the work required to review and present lipid research accurately. We consider a small set of factors to keep charges predictable while matching editorial effort and production complexity.

• Article type and length, which influence statistical review and editing scope
• Data and visual complexity, such as multi cohort lipidomics and large tables
• Compliance requirements for metadata, licensing, and archiving support

These factors help us maintain a consistent publishing standard across clinical, basic, and translational lipid research.

Waivers and Discounts

IJL considers waiver and discount requests to support equity in publishing. Requests are evaluated case by case based on funding availability and public health relevance. Waiver requests never influence editorial decisions.

We recommend requesting support early so funding plans are clear before acceptance and production begins.

• Authors from low and lower middle income economies based on World Bank classification
• Early career researchers and trainees with limited funding
• Public health or health equity focused lipid studies
• Institutional partnerships and approved membership programs

Institutional and Funder Support

Many institutions and funders cover APCs for open access publishing. Confirm eligibility during project planning and include APCs in grant budgets where possible. IJL provides invoices and documentation to support funder compliance and institutional accounting needs.

If you require a formal APC estimate for a multi author collaboration, share your submission timeline and funding source so we can advise on the best billing pathway.

Funding Pathways

Authors typically cover APCs through one of the following routes. We provide documentation and receipts to keep approvals and reimbursements simple.

Payment and Publication Timeline

After acceptance, the production team issues an invoice and confirms payment options. Publication proceeds once payment or an approved waiver is confirmed, ensuring smooth production scheduling.

The invoice includes article details and APC information suitable for institutional accounting. Production begins as soon as payment or waiver confirmation is received, so prompt processing helps avoid delays in copyediting and proof review.

Submission Options

Select the submission route that matches your workflow. Both routes receive identical editorial review and production standards.

• ManuscriptZone submission: https://oap.manuscriptzone.net/
• Simple submission form: https://openaccesspub.org/manuscript-submission-form

ManuscriptZone offers step by step tracking and reviewer communication, while the simple form provides a fast route for direct uploads and rapid editorial triage. If APC coverage is handled by your institution or funder, note that information during submission so we can align invoices with your funding requirements.

APC Support