Article Processing Charges
Transparent, competitive fees supporting open access fetal surgery research.
Investing in Open Access Excellence
Fetal Surgery maintains a sustainable open access publishing model through article processing charges that support rigorous peer review, professional copyediting, digital preservation, and global dissemination. Our transparent fee structure ensures your groundbreaking prenatal intervention research reaches clinicians and researchers worldwide without subscription barriers.
Standard Publication Fees
| Article Type | Processing Charge | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research Article | $1,450 USD | Peer review, editing, DOI, indexing |
| Review Article | $1,350 USD | Peer review, editing, DOI, indexing |
| Case Report | $950 USD | Peer review, editing, DOI, indexing |
| Short Communication | $750 USD | Peer review, editing, DOI, indexing |
| Technical Note | $850 USD | Peer review, editing, DOI, indexing |
Fee Waivers and Discounts
Complete Fee Waiver
Authors from low-income countries as classified by the World Bank are eligible for full APC waivers. Applications are reviewed based on institutional affiliation and demonstrated financial need.
Partial Reduction
Researchers from lower-middle-income countries qualify for fifty percent fee reduction. Early-career investigators may also apply for hardship-based partial waivers with institutional support documentation.
Member Discounts
Journal members receive fifteen to forty percent discounts based on membership tier. Institutional partnerships offer additional volume-based reductions for affiliated research centers.
Invited Contributions
Invited review articles, editorial commentaries, and guest editor contributions to special issues receive complimentary publication with full open access benefits included.
No Hidden Costs: Article processing charges cover all publication services including peer review coordination, professional copyediting, XML formatting, DOI registration, repository deposits, indexing submissions, and permanent digital archiving. There are no additional fees for color figures, supplementary materials, or extended datasets.
What Your APC Supports
Rigorous Peer Review
Expert evaluation by maternal-fetal medicine specialists ensures clinical accuracy and scientific validity for prenatal intervention research advancing the field.
Professional Production
Comprehensive copyediting, typesetting, and XML formatting prepare manuscripts for optimal readability across platforms and citation management systems.
Global Visibility
Immediate indexing in major databases, repository deposits, and social media promotion maximize research impact and citation potential worldwide.
Permanent Preservation
Long-term digital archiving ensures your fetal surgery research remains accessible for future generations of clinicians, researchers, and patients.
Payment Information
Invoices are issued upon manuscript acceptance. Payment is due within thirty days via credit card, bank transfer, or institutional purchase order. Authors experiencing payment difficulties should contact our editorial office to discuss flexible arrangements or additional waiver eligibility before the payment deadline.
Institutional billing and consolidated invoicing options are available for research centers with multiple publications. Contact our finance team to establish streamlined payment processes for your organization.
Submit Your Research Today
Advance fetal surgery science with open access publication reaching clinicians worldwide.
