Article Processing Charges
Transparent, competitive pricing for open access publication of your chemistry research.
Invest in Chemical Innovation
JNDC operates on a sustainable open access model that ensures your research is immediately and permanently accessible to chemists, researchers, and industry professionals worldwide.
The Article Processing Charge (APC) covers the full cost of peer review coordination, professional editing, production, DOI registration, indexing submission (including CAS), hosting, and permanent archival. Payment is only required after your manuscript has been accepted.
Regular Submission
- Single-blind peer review
- Professional copyediting and typesetting
- CrossRef DOI registration
- CAS indexing submission
- Immediate open access publication
- Permanent archival and hosting
Student / Trainee
- All standard services included
- 25% reduced rate
- Supervisor recommendation required
- Verification letter from institution
- Build your publication portfolio
- Same quality standards
Every dollar of the APC is invested in ensuring your chemistry research meets the highest standards of scientific publishing:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Peer Review Management | Coordination of single-blind review by chemistry specialists |
| Professional Editing | Copyediting, grammar correction, and chemical nomenclature review |
| Typesetting & Production | Professional layout with optimized chemical structure display |
| Chemical Structure Processing | High-quality reproduction of reaction schemes and molecular structures |
| DOI Registration | Permanent CrossRef DOI for citation tracking |
| Indexing Submission | Metadata distribution to CAS, Google Scholar, and academic databases |
| Hosting & Archival | Permanent availability with redundant server infrastructure |
| Author Support | Dedicated support throughout the publication process |
JNDC is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent the publication of valuable chemistry research:
Membership Discounts
JNDC 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 are 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.
We accept multiple payment methods for your convenience:
- 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 directly
- Grant Funding: We provide documentation for grant reimbursement
Payment is due within 48 hours of acceptance notification.
Withdrawal Policy
Ethical Notice: Concurrent submission of a manuscript to multiple journals is a violation of publication ethics. If a paper is withdrawn from JNDC 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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