Journal of Air and Water Borne Diseases

Journal of Air and Water Borne Diseases

Journal of Air and Water Borne Diseases – Membership

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Join a global network of epidemiologists, environmental health scientists, microbiologists, and public health researchers advancing understanding of air and water borne diseases. Membership provides predictable publishing costs, expert editorial guidance, and worldwide visibility for critical infectious disease research.

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About the Journal

The Journal of Air and Water Borne Diseases is a peer-reviewed, open access publication dedicated to publishing original research, surveillance reports, outbreak investigations, and systematic reviews on diseases transmitted through air, water, and environmental vectors. Our scope includes respiratory infections, waterborne pathogens, legionellosis, tuberculosis, influenza, cholera, cryptosporidiosis, air quality impacts, and environmental contamination affecting human health.

Our editorial board includes distinguished epidemiologists, microbiologists, environmental scientists, and public health researchers from leading institutions worldwide. We welcome clinical studies, laboratory investigations, environmental monitoring research, mathematical modeling, policy analyses, and intervention studies that advance understanding of transmission dynamics, prevention strategies, and treatment approaches for environmentally-transmitted diseases.

We maintain rigorous ethical and methodological standards for all submissions. Authors must provide institutional ethics approvals, informed consent documentation where applicable, transparent conflict of interest disclosures, and complete data availability statements for surveillance data. We encourage adherence to STROBE for observational epidemiology, PRISMA for systematic reviews, and ORION for outbreak investigation reporting. Membership never influences editorial decisions; all manuscripts undergo identical expert peer review by environmental health specialists.

Research Scope

Respiratory infections, waterborne pathogens, tuberculosis, influenza, cholera, legionellosis, cryptosporidiosis, and air quality health impacts

Article Types

Outbreak investigations, surveillance reports, environmental monitoring studies, public health policy analyses, and mathematical transmission modeling

Expert Reviewers

Board-certified environmental epidemiologists and microbiology specialists with expertise in disease transmission dynamics

Why Researchers Choose Membership

Publishing environmental health research should protect communities, not create financial barriers or publication uncertainty. The environmental epidemiology field faces unique challenges in scholarly publishing that our membership program directly addresses. Many researchers struggle with unpredictable publication costs that complicate grant budgeting, long review cycles that delay sharing urgent outbreak findings with public health responders and policymakers, and limited visibility when critical surveillance data remains behind paywalls inaccessible to health agencies. Our membership program eliminates these barriers with predictable annual costs, expert epidemiology reviewers, and full open access publication ensuring findings reach those who need them most.

Eliminate Cost Uncertainty

"I never know if I can afford to publish until acceptance."
Lock in predictable costs with up to 45% APC savings annually.

Accelerate Dissemination

"Slow reviews delay sharing outbreak findings with responders."
Streamlined submission with responsive editorial support.

Reach Health Authorities

"My surveillance data sits behind paywalls."
Open access ensures health agencies worldwide can act on findings.

Rigorous Expert Review

"I need reviewers who understand epidemiological methods."
Specialists in environmental epidemiology ensure quality review.

Membership Tiers

Select the tier that matches your publication volume and institutional needs. Whether you are an individual epidemiologist conducting outbreak investigations, a graduate student developing expertise in environmental monitoring methodologies, an academic public health department supporting multiple faculty researchers across infectious disease specialties, or an environmental consulting organization conducting water quality assessments, our membership tiers provide meaningful cost savings and dedicated author support throughout the entire publication lifecycle from initial submission through final publication and dissemination.

Tier Key Benefits Duration Options Investment
Individual Researcher Unlimited submissions (excl. special issues), 30% special issue discount, author/co-author eligible, editorial guidance, membership certificate 1-year or 2-year ($3,465) $5,400 $2,970
Student Unlimited submissions, primary/co-author eligible, CV certificate, compliance guidance, requires advisor letter 1-year or 2-year ($2,405) $3,200 $2,080
Institutional 20 manuscripts APC waiver, departmental sharing, centralized billing, platform recognition, onboarding support 1-year or 2-year ($11,500 for 30) $9,500
Corporate 10 staff manuscripts/year, themed issue contributions, recognition certificate, same review standards, stakeholder recognition 1-year or 2-year ($4,225 for 15/yr) $5,600 $3,640

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How to Apply

Ready to join the growing community of environmental health researchers benefiting from membership? Email info@openaccesspub.org to begin your membership application. Our dedicated membership team responds within 48 hours with detailed next steps and pricing confirmation for your selected tier. Include your name, institutional affiliation, and preferred tier to expedite the process.

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Important Terms

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Membership benefits apply during active term and do not roll over unless specified in writing.

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Early renewal before expiration qualifies for a 20% discount on renewal fees.

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APC relief applies after peer review and formal acceptance, not upon submission.

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Membership does not guarantee acceptance; all manuscripts undergo standard expert review.

Editorial Independence: Membership reduces publication costs but never influences peer review outcomes or acceptance decisions. Every manuscript submitted to our journal is evaluated on scientific merit and methodological rigor alone. The editorial team and peer reviewers operate completely independently from membership administration, ensuring objective evaluation of all submissions regardless of author membership status.

Common Questions

Do rejected manuscripts use my membership benefits?

No. APC waivers and membership benefits apply only to manuscripts that successfully complete the full peer review process and receive formal acceptance from our epidemiology editorial team. Rejected manuscripts do not count against your benefits.

Can co-authors use my membership?

Yes. All co-authors on your manuscripts receive full APC relief within your membership allowance, making collaborative research cost-effective.

Are special issues included?

Unlimited submission benefits exclude special issues, but members receive a 30% discount on special issue APCs.

Can I upgrade my tier later?

Absolutely. Contact our dedicated membership team anytime to upgrade your tier and receive a revised agreement reflecting your new benefits and enhanced author support options.

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