Article Processing Charges
Transparent Pricing for Open Access Publication in Big Data Research
Understanding Open Access Publishing at JBR
Journal of Big Data Research (JBR) is committed to advancing scientific knowledge through an open access publishing model. This model ensures that all published research is immediately and permanently accessible to readers worldwide—without subscription fees, paywalls, or registration requirements. Open access maximizes the visibility, reach, citation potential, and real-world impact of your research.
To sustain this model and maintain the highest standards of scholarly publishing, JBR charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. This one-time fee covers the comprehensive costs of rigorous peer review, professional editorial services, production, hosting, preservation, and dissemination. The APC model enables us to provide free access to readers while ensuring authors receive professional publishing services that meet international standards.
JBR publishes diverse types of scholarly contributions including original research articles, comprehensive review papers, short communications, case studies, and methodological papers—all covering the full spectrum of big data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics applications.
Standard Article Processing Charge
USD per accepted manuscript
Single, transparent pricing for all article types | No hidden fees | Applied only after acceptance
Critical Note: JBR charges NO submission fees, NO peer review fees, and NO editorial handling fees. The Article Processing Charge is levied ONLY after your manuscript has been accepted following rigorous peer review. You will receive formal acceptance notification and complete cost transparency before any charges apply, allowing you to make informed decisions about publication.
Why JBR Charges Article Processing Fees
Unlike traditional subscription-based journals that charge readers and institutions for access, open access journals like JBR shift the cost model to ensure universal free access. The Article Processing Charge supports the entire publishing ecosystem and enables:
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Your research becomes immediately accessible to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students worldwide—regardless of institutional affiliation or geographic location. This democratizes knowledge and accelerates scientific progress.
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Studies consistently show that open access articles receive significantly more citations than subscription-based publications, increasing your research impact, h-index, and professional visibility within the big data community.
✅ Funder Compliance
Many research funders (NSF, NIH, EU Horizon, etc.) mandate open access publication. JBR's open access model ensures automatic compliance with funder requirements and institutional mandates.
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You retain copyright to your work under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license (CC BY 4.0), enabling broad reuse while ensuring proper attribution. This maximizes your research's educational and practical applications.
Traditional vs. Open Access: In traditional publishing, readers and libraries pay subscription fees (often thousands of dollars annually), limiting access to well-funded institutions. Open access removes these barriers, ensuring your big data research reaches everyone who can benefit from it—from researchers in developing countries to industry practitioners implementing your algorithms.
Comprehensive Services Covered by the APC
The $2,440 USD Article Processing Charge provides comprehensive publishing services that ensure your research meets the highest professional standards and receives maximum visibility:
Editorial and Peer Review Services
Rigorous Peer Review Coordination
Our editorial team coordinates expert peer review with at least two independent reviewers who are specialists in big data, machine learning, or your specific research domain. This includes editorial board oversight, reviewer selection, conflict-of-interest management, quality assessment, and revision coordination. JBR employs Single-Blind peer review as standard, with Double-Blind review available upon request.
Editorial Decision-Making
Expert editors with PhDs in computer science, data science, or related fields evaluate reviewer recommendations, assess scientific validity and significance, and make informed editorial decisions. This ensures that only high-quality, methodologically sound research is published in JBR.
Plagiarism and Ethics Screening
All submissions undergo automated plagiarism detection and ethical compliance screening to ensure originality, proper attribution, and adherence to research ethics standards in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
Professional Production Services
Copyediting and Language Quality Assurance
Professional copyeditors review accepted manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and clarity. This includes correction of language errors, improvement of readability, standardization of terminology, and verification of reference formatting—ensuring your research meets publication standards regardless of your English proficiency level.
Multi-Format Production
Your article is professionally typeset and produced in multiple formats: PDF for reading and printing, HTML for web viewing and accessibility, and XML for archiving, indexing, and machine readability. This multi-format approach ensures optimal usability across all platforms and use cases.
Figure and Table Optimization
Complex data visualizations, algorithm flowcharts, network diagrams, and statistical tables receive professional formatting and optimization. Our production team ensures that technical figures maintain clarity and quality across print and digital platforms, with appropriate resolution and color management.
LaTeX and Mathematical Content Handling
For manuscripts with extensive mathematical equations, algorithms, or code snippets, our production team ensures proper rendering and formatting. LaTeX submissions are professionally converted to web-compatible formats while preserving mathematical notation and code formatting integrity.
Digital Infrastructure and Dissemination
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Registration
Every published article receives a unique DOI, providing a permanent digital identifier that ensures long-term citability, tracking, and discoverability. DOI registration includes metadata submission to Crossref, enabling citation tracking, altmetrics integration, and scholarly reference linking.
Open Access Hosting and Distribution
Your article is hosted on high-availability servers with unlimited bandwidth, ensuring free, immediate, and permanent access for readers worldwide. There are no download limits, no registration requirements, and no geographic restrictions—anyone can access your research anytime, anywhere.
Indexing and Database Submission
JBR actively submits published articles to Google Scholar and other academic databases and indexing services. This automated submission process maximizes your research's discoverability by search engines, citation databases, and specialized big data research platforms.
Long-Term Digital Preservation
Published articles are preserved in multiple redundant archives with checksums and version control, ensuring permanent accessibility even if websites or organizations change. This guarantees that your research remains accessible to future generations of scholars.
Author Support and Communication
Dedicated Author Assistance
Our editorial office provides personalized support throughout the submission, review, revision, and publication process. This includes answering questions, clarifying guidelines, coordinating with reviewers, and addressing technical issues—ensuring a smooth publication experience.
Online Manuscript Management System
The APC covers development, maintenance, and operation of our online submission platform, enabling efficient manuscript tracking, reviewer coordination, version control, and communication management. This system provides real-time status updates and streamlines the entire publication workflow.
Copyright and Licensing Management
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), with proper licensing documentation, copyright notices, and reuse guidelines. This ensures legal clarity for authors, readers, and downstream users of your research.
Website Maintenance and Technical Operations
The APC also supports ongoing website development, security updates, server infrastructure, backup systems, search functionality, mobile optimization, and content delivery networks (CDN) that ensure fast, reliable access to your research from anywhere in the world. This includes SSL certificates, DDoS protection, uptime monitoring, and technical support for readers experiencing access issues.
APC Waivers, Discounts, and Financial Support
JBR recognizes that research quality should not be limited by financial constraints. We offer several waiver and discount programs to support deserving researchers and promote global participation in big data science:
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Active members of JBR's editorial board and peer reviewers who have contributed to the journal's quality control process are eligible for significant APC discounts:
- Up to 30% discount on the standard APC (reducing the cost to $1,708 USD)
- Discount applies to manuscripts where the editor/reviewer is an author or co-author
- Cannot be combined with other waivers or discount programs
- Subject to active and ongoing contribution to JBR's peer review process
- Contact the editorial office at [email protected] to verify eligibility
Eligibility Criteria: Editors and reviewers must have completed at least one peer review for JBR within the past 12 months or actively serve on the editorial board. Discount verification occurs during the post-acceptance invoicing process.
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JBR is committed to supporting researchers from lower-middle and low-income countries where research funding may be limited. We offer partial APC waivers on a case-by-case basis for qualifying authors:
- Waiver percentage depends on country income classification (World Bank criteria) and individual circumstances
- Applicants must demonstrate lack of institutional or grant funding for publication costs
- High-quality research with significant scientific merit receives priority consideration
- Applications must be submitted before manuscript submission or immediately upon acceptance notification
- Supporting documentation (funding status, institutional letter) may be required
How to Apply: Email [email protected] with your manuscript details, country of affiliation, and brief explanation of financial circumstances. Our editorial team will review your request confidentially and respond within 5 business days.
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Recognizing that students often lack dedicated publication funding, JBR offers a substantial discount for student-led research:
USD for student authors
- Available for any article type (research, review, short communication, case study)
- Corresponding author must be a currently enrolled student (undergraduate, master's, or PhD)
- Valid student ID from an accredited university required for verification
- Proof of enrollment (official letter, registration certificate) must be submitted during invoicing
- Discount applies only when the student is the corresponding author and contributed substantially to the research
Verification Process: Upon manuscript acceptance, student authors should email scanned copies of their student ID and enrollment verification to [email protected] with the manuscript ID. Verification typically completes within 2-3 business days.
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For comprehensive details about all available waivers, discount programs, and eligibility criteria, please visit our Call for Papers page, which includes current waiver programs, application deadlines, and geographic eligibility information.
Important: Waiver requests must be submitted proactively—either before manuscript submission or immediately upon acceptance notification. Retrospective waiver applications after invoice payment cannot be accommodated.
Manuscript Withdrawal Policy and Charges
JBR invests significant editorial and reviewer resources in every submitted manuscript. If you need to withdraw your manuscript after submission, the following policy applies:
Withdrawal Timeline and Fees
- Within first 3 days of submission: Free withdrawal—no charges apply
- After 3 days of submission: Withdrawal fee of 50% of APC ($1,220 USD) applies
- Withdrawal fees compensate for editorial processing, plagiarism screening, and reviewer coordination already completed
- After peer review has commenced, withdrawal fees may be non-negotiable
Ethical Submission Requirements
Authors must comply with the following ethical standards:
- No simultaneous submission: Manuscripts under review at JBR cannot be submitted to other journals
- Official withdrawal required: Authors must formally withdraw manuscripts before submitting elsewhere
- Duplicate submission is misconduct: Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously violates publication ethics
- Violations will be reported to authors' institutions and may result in manuscript rejection and author sanctions
Best Practice: Carefully review JBR's aims and scope and author guidelines before submission to ensure alignment and avoid unnecessary withdrawals.
Payment Process and Methods
JBR provides a straightforward, transparent payment process with multiple convenient options:
Payment Timeline
Manuscript Acceptance
After successful peer review, you receive a formal acceptance email from the editor-in-chief
Invoice Generation
An automated invoice is generated and sent to the corresponding author's email within 24-48 hours
Payment Completion
Follow the secure payment link or use provided wire transfer instructions to complete payment
Production Begins
Upon payment confirmation, your manuscript enters production and is scheduled for publication
Available Payment Methods
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Most convenient option. Pay securely online using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. The payment link in your invoice provides instant processing with immediate confirmation. All transactions are encrypted and PCI-DSS compliant for maximum security.
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Ideal for institutional payments. Complete banking details, SWIFT code, account information, and reference number are provided in your invoice. Wire transfers typically process within 3-5 business days. Note: sending banks may charge wire transfer fees—please check with your institution.
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For institutional billing arrangements. If your university, research institute, or organization requires purchase order processing, email your official PO document to [email protected] with your manuscript ID. We'll coordinate directly with your finance department.
Payment Confirmation and Receipt
Once payment is successfully processed, you'll receive an automated confirmation email with an official receipt for your records. This receipt includes transaction details, invoice number, payment date, and can be used for grant reporting, expense reimbursement, or tax documentation. If you don't receive confirmation within 24 hours of payment, please contact [email protected].
???? Significant Savings with JBR Membership
Frequent contributors can achieve substantial cost savings through our membership program
Individual Membership
1 year • 5 manuscripts
Effective cost: $1,080 per article vs. $2,440 standard APC
Save 56% per article
Institutional Membership
1 year • 20 manuscripts
Effective cost: $475 per article vs. $2,440 standard APC
Save 81% per article
Additional Membership Benefits
- 100% APC waiver for accepted manuscripts within allocation
- Priority editorial handling and faster peer review coordination
- Complimentary language editing services by native English speakers
- Plagiarism checking support (up to 10 checks with iThenticate)
- Desk review service for pre-submission manuscript assessment
- Conference discounts for Open Access Pub partner events
- Membership certificate for CV and institutional documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly do I need to pay the APC?
Payment is required only after your manuscript has been formally accepted following peer review. You will never be charged for submission, review, or revision. The invoice is sent within 24-48 hours of acceptance, and production begins upon payment confirmation.
Can my institution or grant pay the APC on my behalf?
Yes. Many research grants and institutions cover open access publication fees. The invoice can be sent directly to your grants office or institutional finance department. We accept institutional purchase orders and work directly with university payment systems. Include your grant number or institutional billing information when submitting your manuscript.
What if I cannot afford the APC?
JBR offers several support options: editor/reviewer discounts (30%), student discounts ($1,099), country-based partial waivers, and comprehensive membership programs. Contact [email protected] before submission to discuss your situation confidentially. We evaluate waiver requests based on research quality and author circumstances.
Are there any additional or hidden fees?
No. The $2,440 USD APC is the complete cost. There are no submission fees, no review fees, no color figure charges, no page charges, no supplementary material fees, and no separate DOI or hosting fees. Everything is included in the single transparent APC.
What currency is the APC charged in?
The APC is denominated in US Dollars (USD). International authors can pay using credit cards (with automatic currency conversion at current exchange rates) or wire transfer. Your bank may charge foreign exchange fees—please check with your financial institution.
How long does production take after payment?
Most manuscripts are published online within 2-3 days of payment confirmation. Complex manuscripts with extensive equations, large datasets, or numerous figures may require 3-5 days. You'll receive publication notification with the DOI and article URL as soon as your article goes live.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind after payment?
APCs are non-refundable once production has commenced. However, if you identify a major error before publication (e.g., incorrect co-author list, wrong data), contact us immediately at [email protected]. We can pause production to address critical issues. After online publication, corrections can be published as errata following standard scholarly procedures.
Questions About APCs or Payment?
Our editorial office is committed to providing transparent information and responsive support for all Article Processing Charge inquiries. We're here to help you navigate the publication process smoothly.
Email: [email protected]
Include your manuscript ID (if available) for faster assistance. Our team typically responds within 24-48 hours on business days.
Last Updated: January 01, 2025
