Article Processing Charges
Transparent, competitive pricing for open access publication of your medical informatics research.
Invest in Digital Health Innovation
JMID operates on a sustainable open access model that ensures your research is immediately and permanently accessible to informaticists, clinicians, healthcare IT professionals, and policymakers worldwide.
The Article Processing Charge (APC) covers the full cost of peer review coordination, professional editing, production, DOI registration, indexing submission, hosting, and permanent archival. Payment is only required after your manuscript has been accepted.
Regular Submission
- Double-blind peer review
- Professional copyediting and typesetting
- CrossRef DOI registration
- Immediate open access publication
- Permanent archival and hosting
- Author support throughout
Student / Trainee
- All standard services included
- 25% reduced rate
- Supervisor recommendation required
- Verification letter from institution
- Build your publication portfolio
- Same quality standards
Every dollar of the APC is invested in ensuring your informatics research meets the highest standards of scientific publishing:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Peer Review Management | Coordination of double-blind review by informatics and clinical decision specialists |
| Professional Editing | Copyediting, grammar correction, and technical language polishing |
| Typesetting & Production | Professional layout in PDF and HTML formats with optimized code/figure display |
| Figure & Code Processing | High-quality reproduction of diagrams, flowcharts, and algorithm visualizations |
| DOI Registration | Permanent CrossRef DOI for citation tracking |
| Indexing Submission | Metadata distribution to major academic databases |
| Hosting & Archival | Permanent availability with redundant server infrastructure |
| Author Support | Dedicated support throughout the publication process |
JMID is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent the publication of valuable informatics research:
Membership Discounts
JMID members receive significant APC reductions. Individual researchers can save up to 45% on publication costs through our membership programs.
Low-Income Country Waivers
Authors from World Bank-classified low-income countries are eligible for full APC waivers. Partial waivers are available for lower-middle income countries.
Hardship Waivers
Individual authors facing financial hardship may request discretionary waivers. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis during submission.
No Hidden Fees
The APC is a one-time charge. There are no submission fees, page charges, color figure fees, or supplementary material charges. What you see is what you pay.
We accept multiple payment methods for your convenience:
- Credit/Debit Card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express via secure payment gateway
- Bank Transfer: Wire transfer details provided upon acceptance
- Institutional Invoice: We can invoice your institution directly
- Grant Funding: We provide documentation for grant reimbursement
Payment is due within 30 days of acceptance notification.
If your manuscript is rejected at any stage of the review process, no charges apply. APC refunds are available if you withdraw your manuscript before publication. Once published, the APC is non-refundable.
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