APC Policy At A Glance
Clear fee structure with supportive options for authors and institutions
Standard APC
The standard Article Processing Charge for Journal of Mammal Research is USD 1200 per accepted manuscript. This fee applies to original research, reviews, short communications, case studies, methods papers, and perspective articles. JMR requests APCs only after acceptance and never during the review process.
What The APC Supports
APCs cover editorial management, peer review coordination, plagiarism screening, copyediting, typesetting, metadata preparation, DOI registration, and online hosting. These services ensure mammal research is accurate, citable, and accessible to researchers, wildlife agencies, and conservation groups worldwide.
When Payment Is Requested
APC invoices are issued only after editorial acceptance. Authors receive an official invoice with payment instructions and may request documentation for institutional processing. Payment timing does not influence editorial decisions or reviewer recommendations.
Waivers And Discounts
JMR considers waiver requests for researchers with limited funding, early career investigators, and authors from low income regions. Partial discounts may be available for students or multi author teams with demonstrated need. Waiver requests should be submitted with supporting details at acceptance.
Payment Methods
Payment can be made by institutional invoice, bank transfer, or other approved methods. If your institution requires specific billing details, the editorial office will provide the necessary documentation and support.
APC Options
APC support helps fund editorial checks, production, and long term access. The editorial office can advise on funding routes for conservation agencies or field programs with limited publication budgets.
Planning Your APC
Key considerations for authors, institutions, and funders
Grant Alignment
Confirm APC eligibility within your grant or sponsor policy.
Invoice Support
Request institutional invoices with required billing details.
Waiver Requests
Provide funding context and eligibility documentation.
Data Availability
Budget for data hosting or repository fees when needed.
Field Research
Include APCs in project budgets for long term studies.
Multiple Authors
Coordinate payment through a corresponding institution.
Transparency
APCs are published and consistent across article types.
Open Access
Maximize access for conservation practitioners and agencies.
Payment And Policy Details
Clear guidance to support compliance and timely publication
Discount Requests
Discounts may be available for early career researchers, reviewers with recent service, or authors without grant support. Requests should be submitted at acceptance with a short justification so the editorial office can respond quickly.
Billing And Documentation
We provide invoices that include journal name, article title, and author details. Institutions requiring purchase order numbers or tax details can send requirements to the editorial office for prompt processing.
Withdrawal Policy
Authors may withdraw a submission prior to acceptance without charge. After acceptance and production work begins, withdrawal requests may be subject to administrative costs due to editorial and production services already completed.
Services Included In The Fee
The APC covers editorial coordination, ethical screening, peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, and metadata enhancement. It also supports DOI registration, indexing preparation, and long term hosting so mammal research remains discoverable and permanently citable.
Funding And Compliance
Many institutions and funders allow APC support for open access publishing. Authors should check funding rules early and include grant details at submission. JMR provides invoices and documentation to simplify institutional approvals.
How To Request A Waiver
Email info@openaccesspub.org with your manuscript title, corresponding author details, and a short funding statement. Include information about institutional support or grant status. Waiver decisions are made case by case to ensure equitable access for researchers working on critical mammal conservation priorities.
For multi author teams, identify the corresponding author responsible for payment. If funding is expected but delayed, note the expected timeline so the editorial office can advise on scheduling and invoicing.
Planning For Open Access
We recommend including APCs in research budgets or institutional agreements. For long term field studies, APC planning prevents publication delays after acceptance and ensures data and findings are shared promptly with conservation partners.
Maximizing Research Impact
Open access ensures that wildlife agencies, NGOs, and local conservation groups can use your findings without subscription barriers. This is especially important for applied mammal research that informs habitat protection, reintroduction programs, and species management plans.
Clear Publication Standards
JMR maintains consistent editorial standards regardless of APC status. Editorial decisions rely solely on methodological rigor and relevance to mammal research. This transparent policy protects scientific integrity and author trust.
APCs support the publishing process but never influence editorial decisions. Every submission is evaluated on scientific merit and relevance to mammal research.
Ready To Submit To JMR?
Choose your preferred submission method. For APC questions or waivers, email info@openaccesspub.org.
