Article Processing Charges (APC)
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Your Research Deserves to Reach Every Reader
Removing financial barriers so your research can be shared, read, and built upon globally. Zetline Publishers provides APC waivers and discounts for authors from low- and middle-income countries.
What are Article Processing Charges?
All articles published by Zetline Publishers are fully open access and immediately freely available online. Article Processing Charges (APCs) cover the costs of editorial management, peer review organization, copyediting, typesetting, long-term archiving, and permanent hosting.
How Much Does Zetline Charge for Zetline Journal of Research in Medical Sciences?
Standard publication charges for accepted research articles in Zetline Journal of Research in Medical Sciences are competitively priced to maintain high publishing standards while remaining accessible worldwide.
Accelerated Publication
For time-sensitive findings, authors may opt for our Fast-Track Fast Review & Publication Track. While peer-review rigor is never compromised, dedicated editorial handlers ensure reviewers complete evaluations on an accelerated timeline.
Who is Responsible for Paying the Article Processing Charges?
The corresponding author or their institution/funder is typically responsible for arranging APC payment upon formal acceptance of the manuscript. Payment is NOT required at the time of initial manuscript submission.
When and How do Authors Pay?
An official invoice with secure online payment options (credit card, bank wire transfer, PayPal) will be generated only after peer review is completed and the Editor-in-Chief accepts the manuscript for publication.
Funding of Open Access Articles
Many national research councils, universities, and philanthropic organizations mandate and fund open access publication. We encourage authors to check with their university library or grant officer regarding institutional open access agreements.