Journal participation
Membership
An optional membership for researchers and institutions participating in the Journal of Current Scientific Research. Membership is separate from submitting a manuscript, reading published research and editorial appointment.
JCSR considers meaningful research across all scientific disciplines. The same scientific and ethical standards apply to members and nonmembers.
Annual membership fees
Choose a category after reviewing its written terms with the editorial office. The membership fee is an annual charge, not an article processing charge.
| Category | Annual fee | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer | USD 179 | 12 months |
| Investigator | USD 419 | 12 months |
| Principal Scientist | USD 759 | 12 months |
These are membership category names, not academic titles or appointments. Before payment, obtain written confirmation of the services included, any applicable APC arrangement, eligibility and billing terms for the selected category.
Membership and manuscript charges
Membership is not required to submit research or read the journal. Published articles are openly accessible, and submissions from every scientific discipline are considered against the journal’s Aims and Scope.
An article processing charge applies only after acceptance. Any membership-related APC reduction or coverage must be confirmed in writing for the selected plan and manuscript before it is relied upon. Membership does not guarantee that a manuscript will be reviewed or accepted.
The approved student APC is USD 900 for student-led submissions with valid student identification or current institutional proof of student status. Provide the evidence at submission for confirmation of eligibility. The charge applies only after acceptance. Do not assume that separate fee arrangements can be combined.
Consult Article Processing Charges for the standard rate, eligibility, invoicing and withdrawal policy.
Editorial independence
Membership confers no advantage in the review or acceptance of a member’s manuscripts. Payment does not affect editorial screening, reviewer selection, review speed or the publication decision.
Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, reporting quality, and relevance to the journal.
Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request. Manuscripts that proceed to external peer review are normally evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts.
Membership does not confer an editorial or reviewer role. Those responsibilities require separate assessment of expertise and appropriate appointment. The Editorial Policies govern manuscript handling, conflicts of interest and research integrity.
Enrollment and renewal
For an individual inquiry, email [email protected] with the subject “JCSR membership inquiry,” your name, affiliation and preferred category. Include an existing membership reference when asking about renewal or a change of category.
Annual membership runs for twelve months from activation following payment confirmation. Retain the written activation date, expiry date, agreed services and payment record. Confirm the renewal charge, services and any change-of-category terms with the editorial office before making a further payment.
Manuscripts use the journal’s separate submission routes. A manuscript submission is not a membership application.