Article Processing Charges
Transparent, equitable pricing for open access publication of your global health research.
Invest in Health Equity
IJGH operates on a sustainable open access model that ensures your research is immediately and permanently accessible to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in low- and middle-income countries worldwide.
Journal at a Glance
ISSN: 2693-1176 | DOI prefix: 10.14302/issn.2693-1176 | License: CC BY 4.0 | Open access publishing
Single-blind peer review with typical editorial decisions in 2-4 weeks for complete submissions.
The Article Processing Charge (APC) covers the full cost of peer review coordination, professional editing, production, DOI registration, indexing submission, hosting, and permanent archival. Payment is only required after your manuscript has been accepted.
Regular Submission
- Single-blind peer review by global health experts
- Professional copyediting and typesetting
- CrossRef DOI registration
- Immediate open access publication
- Permanent archival and hosting
- Author support throughout
Student / Trainee
- All standard services included
- 25% reduced rate for trainees
- MPH, DrPH, PhD students eligible
- Supervisor recommendation required
- Build your publication portfolio
- Same quality standards
Every dollar of the APC is invested in ensuring your global health research meets the highest standards of scientific publishing:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Peer Review Management | Coordination of single-blind review by global health and epidemiology specialists |
| Professional Editing | Copyediting, grammar correction, and technical terminology verification |
| Typesetting & Production | Professional layout in PDF and HTML with optimized figure display |
| DOI Registration | Permanent CrossRef DOI for citation tracking |
| Indexing Submission | Metadata distribution to major global health and medical databases |
| Hosting & Archival | Permanent availability with redundant server infrastructure |
| Author Support | Dedicated support throughout the publication process |
IJGH is deeply committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent the publication of valuable research from underserved regions:
Membership Discounts
IJGH members receive significant APC reductions. Individual researchers can save up to 45% on publication costs through our membership programs.
Low-Income Country Waivers
Authors from World Bank-classified low-income countries are eligible for affordable APC waivers. Partial waivers available for lower-middle income countries.
Hardship Waivers
Individual authors facing financial hardship may request discretionary waivers. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis during submission.
No Hidden Fees
The APC is a one-time charge. There are no submission fees, page charges, color figure fees, or supplementary material charges. What you see is what you pay.
- Credit/Debit Card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express via secure payment gateway
- PayPal: We accept payments via PayPal for your convenience
- Bank Transfer: For bank transfer payments, please contact our Accounts Department at [email protected]
- Institutional Invoice: We can invoice your institution, NGO, or funder directly
- Grant Funding: We provide documentation for grant reimbursement
Withdrawal Policy
Ethical Notice: Concurrent submission of a manuscript to multiple journals is a violation of publication ethics. If a paper is withdrawn from IJGH after 3 days of submission to be sent elsewhere, a 30% withdrawal fee applies. Official withdrawal must be confirmed by the editorial office before submitting elsewhere.
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