Article Processing Charges (APC)

Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GJMPS)

E-ISSN: 2957-3629 | P-ISSN: 2957-3610
Journal Website: https://www.grpublishing.org/journals/index.php/gjmps/index

Overview

The Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GJMPS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality scientific research.

To sustain editorial operations, peer review management, professional production services, online hosting, and long-term digital preservation, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC).

APC Amount

The Article Processing Charge for the Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (GJMPS) is:

USD 275 (Two Hundred Seventy-Five US Dollars)

The APC is charged per accepted manuscript and is payable only after the successful completion of peer review and formal acceptance.

What the APC Covers

The APC contributes to costs associated with:

• Editorial management and manuscript processing
• Double-blind peer review coordination
• Plagiarism detection and ethical compliance checks
• Copyediting and language formatting
• Typesetting and production services
• Online publication and indexing preparation
• DOI assignment and metadata registration
• Digital archiving and long-term preservation
• Website maintenance and article hosting

These services ensure the quality, integrity, and global accessibility of published research.

No Submission Fee

GJMPS does not charge any fees for:

Manuscript submission
Editorial screening
Peer review process

Authors are required to pay the APC only after manuscript acceptance.

Waivers and Discounts

APC waivers or discounts may be considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly for:

• Authors from low-income countries
• Researchers with limited funding support
• Exceptional academic contributions

Waiver requests must be submitted prior to or during the peer review process and are subject to editorial evaluation.

Payment Policy

• Payment instructions are provided after acceptance
• Accepted payment methods are communicated by the editorial office
• APC payments are non-refundable once publication is completed

Transparency and Editorial Independence

Payment of APCs has no influence on editorial decisions.

All manuscripts are evaluated solely on:

Scientific merit
Originality
Methodological rigor
Academic quality
Relevance to journal scope

The editorial and peer review processes remain fully independent of financial considerations.

APC and Open Access

The APC supports the journal’s Gold Open Access publishing model, ensuring:

Immediate public access
No subscription barriers
Global research dissemination
Enhanced visibility and citation potential

All published articles are freely accessible worldwide.

Tax and Institutional Support

Authors are encouraged to verify whether APCs may be reimbursed by:

• Academic institutions
• Research funding bodies
• Grant agencies

Any applicable taxes are handled in accordance with relevant regulations.

Policy Updates

The APC policy may be periodically revised. Any updates will be clearly communicated on the journal website and will apply only to new submissions.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to APCs, waivers, or payment procedures, authors are advised to contact the editorial office via the Contact Us page on the journal website.