International Journal of Allergy · Author cost guidance
A transparent cost guide for authors preparing mechanistic allergy and hypersensitivity research for IJA.
Charged only after final editorial acceptance.
The fee decision, at a glance
Use this summary to establish the applicable charge and supporting documentation before submission.
| APC route | Charge | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Standard APC | $1,200 USD | Applied to accepted manuscripts unless an approved waiver applies. |
| Student APC | $540 USD | Available to eligible student researchers with valid institutional proof. |
| Contributor support | Up to 30% | Active reviewer and editor contributors may receive APC support under current policy. |
When the APC is charged
The APC is charged only after final editorial acceptance. Final publication scheduling follows payment and production-readiness confirmation.
When to request support
Submit a waiver request at initial submission and include supporting documentation. An approved waiver is applied on the final invoice.
What the APC covers
The charge supports the journal's editorial, production, identification and open-access publication workflow.
- Scope and integrity screeningInitial checks for scope fit, disclosure completeness and reporting readiness.
- Peer-review operationsReviewer selection, invitations and synthesis of recommendations.
- Scientific copyeditingClarity-focused editing of accepted content while preserving scientific meaning.
- Production and metadataPreparation of article files and metadata for scholarly retrieval.
- DOI and citation linkingPersistent DOI registration and reference linking.
- Open-access disseminationOpen hosting of the published article for readers worldwide.
Waivers and billing support
Provide requests and institutional requirements early so the final invoice can reflect approved support and required billing information.
Waiver rules
- Waiver requests should be submitted at initial submission with supporting documentation.
- Approved waivers are applied on the final invoice.
- Approved waivers are not combined with other discount types.
Institutional billing
- Institutional billing contacts can be copied on payment communications.
- Pro forma and compliance documentation is available on request.
- Share institution-specific invoice requirements early.
No-surprise next steps
The sequence below separates manuscript assessment from post-acceptance billing.
- Confirm manuscript fitCheck that an allergy or hypersensitivity mechanism is central to the research question and evidence.
- Submit documentationInclude a waiver request, student proof or institution-specific invoice requirements at initial submission when applicable.
- Await the editorial decisionThe APC is charged only after final editorial acceptance.
- Complete billingThe final invoice reflects approved support; publication scheduling follows payment and production-readiness confirmation.
Before you submit
IJA considers original research, reviews and short communications that explain or critically evaluate an immune mechanism relevant to allergy or hypersensitivity. Human, experimental and computational approaches are considered when the evidence supports the mechanistic claim.
Review the full IJA Aims & Scope before selecting a submission route.
Ready to submit?
Choose a submission route after confirming scope fit and the APC information that applies to your manuscript.
Questions about APC documentation or billing? Contact the editorial office at [email protected].