Article Processing Charges
Radiation and Nuclear Medicine (JRNM) publishes open access so diagnostic and therapeutic advances reach clinicians, physicists, and researchers without subscription barriers. Article Processing Charges (APCs) sustain the full publishing workflow, from editorial screening and peer review coordination to production, indexing, and long term preservation.
We keep pricing transparent and predictable for hospitals, academic departments, and research groups. APCs apply only after acceptance, and waiver options help ensure that funding limitations do not prevent high quality radiation and nuclear medicine work from reaching the global community.
APC Overview
Clear and predictable pricing
The average APC for research and review articles is USD 2,100. JRNM offers a flat student rate of USD 540 with valid student identification. Active members, editors, and reviewers may receive discounts of up to forty percent based on eligibility. There is no submission or peer review fee.
Invoices are issued after acceptance and can be billed directly to institutions, grant administrators, or departmental finance teams. Receipts and compliance letters are available for funder reporting.
What the APC Supports
Editorial Review
Scope checks, ethics screening, and reviewer coordination
Production
Copyediting, layout, proofs, and publication formatting
Integrity
Similarity checks, data transparency, and reporting validation
Visibility
DOI registration, metadata delivery, and indexing support
APC Levels and Discounts
Standard APC
- Applies to accepted research and review articles
- No submission or peer review charges
- Includes DOI registration and metadata preparation
- Supports ethics and data compliance checks
- Copyediting, typesetting, and proof review
- Permanent open access and archiving
Student APC
- Available with valid student identification
- Applies to accepted manuscripts only
- Supports thesis and trainee publications
- Full peer review and production included
- Same indexing and preservation services
- Ideal for early career researchers
Member Discounts
- Available for active members, editors, and reviewers
- Supports frequent contributors and teams
- Discounts confirmed after acceptance
- Aligned with journal community engagement
- Can be combined with institutional billing
- Priority handling for eligible submissions
Waivers and Billing
Waiver Support: Partial waivers are considered for authors in low and lower middle income regions. Requests should be submitted with the cover letter for review.
Billing Options: Invoices can be sent to departments, hospitals, or grant offices and include documentation for audits and compliance.
Withdrawal Policy: If a manuscript is withdrawn after three days from submission, a withdrawal charge of thirty percent of the APC applies.
Funding Guidance: We can provide documentation for grant budgets and institutional open access programs.
Funding and Compliance
Planning for publication costs
APCs support consistent editorial staffing and quality assurance for radiation safety, dosimetry accuracy, imaging protocol validation, and clinical reporting standards. This investment enables reliable review timelines, clear decision letters, and professional production that meets the expectations of clinical researchers and regulatory stakeholders.
For multi site collaborations, split billing is available. The editorial office can assist with funding letters, invoice timing, and documentation for clinical research governance or institutional reporting.
Ready to submit to JRNM?
Choose your preferred submission route and our editorial team will guide you through the process.
APC Workflow
From acceptance to publication
APC timing aligns with acceptance and production milestones. After editorial approval, the corresponding author receives an invoice with payment options and documentation for institutional or grant reporting. Once payment is confirmed, production begins and proofs are issued for final review.
- Acceptance confirmation and APC summary sent by the editorial office.
- Invoice delivered to the corresponding author or finance contact.
- Payment processed through author, institution, or grant funding.
- Copyediting, layout, and proofing begin after payment confirmation.
- Final publication and DOI registration follow proof approval.
Editorial Independence
Transparent decisions
Editorial decisions are independent of payment. Reviewers and editors do not see billing information, and acceptance is based solely on scientific merit, ethics, and scope fit. This separation protects integrity and reinforces trust in the journal.
For large collaborations, split billing can be arranged. The editorial office can help coordinate invoices across institutions to avoid delays in production.
Funding Scenarios
Practical budgeting examples
Common funding scenarios include hospital imaging departments using open access budgets, radiopharmaceutical development teams allocating APCs within translational grants, and multi center clinical trials distributing costs across participating sites. Planning APCs early avoids delays at acceptance.
APC FAQs
Common billing questions
APCs are charged only after acceptance. Submission and peer review are free of charge. Payments can be made by authors, departments, hospitals, or grant offices.
- APCs are not refundable once production begins.
- Waiver requests should be included at submission.
- Membership discounts are applied after acceptance confirmation.
- Receipts and documentation are provided for audits.
Payment Timing
Avoid production delays
Most institutions complete APC payments within two to four weeks after acceptance. Early coordination with finance teams ensures that production can begin promptly after invoice delivery.
Billing Support
Assistance for institutions
If your institution requires purchase orders or internal approvals, contact the editorial office in advance so invoices and documentation can be prepared without delaying production.
Waiver Requests
When to ask
If you believe you qualify for a waiver, include a brief justification at submission so eligibility can be assessed before acceptance.
