APC And Waiver Policy

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Jana Nexus: Journal of Health and Medicine

To maintain high publishing standards, support rigorous peer review, ensure long-term digital archiving, and provide global open-access availability, Jana Nexus: Journal of Health and Medicine charges a modest Article Processing Fee upon acceptance of a manuscript.

APC for Accepted Manuscripts

  • Indian Authors: USD 50
  • International Authors: USD 120

These charges apply only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication. There are no submission fees, and the peer-review process is conducted independently of the authors’ ability to pay.

The APC covers:

  • Editorial and administrative processing
  • High-quality peer review
  • Plagiarism and technical checks
  • Digital object identifier (DOI) assignment
  • Online hosting and long-term archiving
  • Open-access availability for all readers worldwide

Waivers and Discounts

The journal may consider partial or full waivers in exceptional cases, such as:

  • Authors from low-income or resource-limited regions
  • Early-career researchers without funding
  • Special issues or invited submissions

Requests for waivers must be submitted before acceptance and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.