We uphold the principles of open-access publishing, ensuring that high-quality cardiology research is freely accessible to the global scientific community. Our Article Processing Charge (APC) is designed to maintain a sustainable publishing model while keeping fees reasonable and transparent.
1. APC Structure
The APC covers the editorial workflow, including manuscript handling, peer review, professional typesetting, online hosting, indexing, and long-term archiving. The fees are as follows:
- Standard APC: € 2019 per article
- Fast-Track Review Option: Additional € 100 for expedited peer review (Optional)
| Manuscript Type |
Euro (€) |
USD ($) |
GBP (£) |
| Regular Articles |
2019 |
2235 |
1700 |
2. Payment Process
- The APC is payable only after final acceptance of the manuscript.
- No charges are applied for submission or peer review.
- Payments are processed securely through [Bank Transfer / Credit Card / razorpay].
3. Waivers and Discounts
We recognize financial constraints and offer:
- Full waivers for authors from low-income countries (as per World Bank classification).
- Discounts (up to 50%) for authors from middle-income countries or those without institutional funding.
- Editorial Invited Articles: No APC for invited reviews and commentaries.
4. Refund Policy
- APC is non-refundable once the article has been published.
- If an author withdraws a paper after acceptance but before publication, a partial refund (50%) may be issued, excluding processing costs.
5. Transparency and Ethical Compliance
- APCs do not influence editorial decisions.
- Our peer review process is strictly independent of payment.
- JCCD follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines on publication integrity.
For further details, please contact our editorial office at editorialoffice@sciconx.org
