Article Processing Charges
The International Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Fertility Sciences is committed to maintaining a transparent and accessible publication process for authors. Article Processing Charges (APCs), where applicable, support the editorial, peer-review, production, hosting, and publication activities associated with scholarly articles.
1. Article Processing Charge
The applicable Article Processing Charge (APC) for the International Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Fertility Sciences is:
APC Amount: To be updated according to the official journal fee structure.
The journal's current official website does not publicly display a specific APC amount, so no unsupported fee amount is stated here.
2. When the APC Applies
Where an APC is applicable, the charge may become payable after the manuscript has successfully completed the editorial and peer-review process and has been accepted for publication.
Submission of a manuscript does not automatically mean that the manuscript will be accepted for publication.
3. Submission Fee
The journal's official website should be consulted for the current fee structure and any applicable submission charges.
Submission Fee: To be updated according to the official journal policy.
4. What the APC May Support
Article processing charges may contribute toward activities associated with:
- Editorial administration
- Peer-review management
- Manuscript processing
- Copyediting and production
- Online publication
- Article hosting and accessibility
- Maintenance of the journal's publishing platform
5. Waivers and Discounts
Authors who may have difficulty meeting publication charges may refer to the journal's official policy regarding possible:
- APC waivers
- Partial waivers
- Discounts
- Institutional arrangements
Waiver and Discount Policy: To be updated according to the official journal policy.
6. Payment
Where an APC applies, authors should make payments only through the payment instructions officially provided by the journal or publisher.
Authors should not make payments to unofficial individuals or third parties claiming to represent the journal.
7. Transparency of Charges
The International Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Fertility Sciences aims to maintain transparency regarding publication-related charges.
Any applicable APC, waiver conditions, discounts, or other publication fees should be communicated clearly to authors through official journal or publisher channels.
8. No Guarantee of Acceptance
Payment of an APC, where applicable, does not guarantee acceptance or publication of a manuscript.
Editorial and peer-review decisions should be based on the manuscript's:
- Scientific quality
- Originality
- Relevance
- Methodological soundness
- Ethical compliance
- Overall scholarly value
9. Author Responsibility
Authors should review the latest official fee information before submitting or accepting publication of a manuscript.
For the most current information, authors should use the official International Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Fertility Sciences website and its submission/contact channels. The journal currently provides an online submission section and contact information through its official platform.
10. Commitment to Transparent Publishing
The International Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Fertility Sciences is committed to providing clear information about publication charges and maintaining a fair and transparent publication process for researchers and authors.
