Article Processing Charges

The Global Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research is an open-access journal committed to providing free and immediate access to high-quality medical and biomedical research. To support editorial handling, peer review, production, and long-term digital preservation, the journal applies Article Processing Charges (APCs).

1. What Do the APCs Cover?

APCs support the full publication lifecycle, including:

• Editorial Services: Submission management and editorial assessment.
• Peer Review Coordination: Administrative management of double-blind review.
• Production: Typesetting, formatting, and proofreading.
• Open Access Distribution: Immediate global accessibility without paywalls.
• Digital Archiving: Long-term preservation in secure repositories.

2. When Are APCs Charged?

APCs are charged only after acceptance of the manuscript. There are no submission or review fees. An invoice is issued to the corresponding author once the article is formally accepted.

3. APC Structure

The APC varies depending on article type and production requirements.

*APCs are subject to change. Please contact the editorial office for updated information.

4. Waivers and Discounts

The journal supports equitable publishing and may provide APC waivers or discounts under specific conditions:

• Low-Income Countries: Full or partial waiver eligibility.
• Financial Hardship: Case-by-case consideration.
• Exceptional Research: Editorial discretion for high-impact studies.

Authors may request a waiver during submission with appropriate justification.

5. Payment Methods

Upon acceptance, payment may be made via:

• Credit or Debit Card
• Bank Transfer
• Institutional or Funder Payment

6. Institutional or Funder Support

Many funding agencies and institutions provide APC support as part of open-access mandates. Authors are encouraged to verify eligibility with their funding body.

7. Refund Policy

APCs are generally non-refundable once production begins. Partial refunds may be considered prior to production under exceptional circumstances.

8. Compliance with Funding Mandates

The journal’s APC model complies with major open-access mandates and supports authors in meeting funder requirements.

9. Transparency and Ethical Standards

The journal maintains full transparency regarding APCs. Authors are informed of all charges before publication, and no hidden fees are applied.

By implementing a transparent APC model, the Global Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research ensures sustainable open-access publishing while maintaining high editorial and ethical standards.