Article Processing Charges
Transparent and competitive pricing for open access publication of your behavioral therapy and mental health research in JBTM.
Invest in Open Access Publication
The Journal of Behavior Therapy and Mental Health operates on an open access model, ensuring that published research is immediately and permanently available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. To support our editorial operations, peer review coordination, manuscript processing, and digital infrastructure, we charge an Article Processing Charge upon acceptance of manuscripts for publication in the journal.
Our APC is competitive within the field of mental health and psychology research publishing and reflects our commitment to maintaining high editorial standards, rapid publication timelines, and professional author services. The APC covers all costs associated with peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, digital preservation, and online hosting of your behavioral therapy research in perpetuity for the global scientific community.
The Article Processing Charge provides comprehensive publication services designed to maximize quality, visibility, and impact of your mental health research. Every accepted manuscript receives professional editorial attention from submission through final publication and beyond.
Editorial Services
Professional manuscript handling including initial assessment, peer review coordination with expert psychology researchers, editorial decision-making, and post-acceptance processing. Our editorial team ensures rigorous quality control throughout the publication process.
Production Quality
Professional copyediting for clarity and consistency, typesetting in publication-ready formats, figure preparation and optimization, and creation of PDF and HTML versions for optimal reading experience across all devices and platforms.
Discoverability
CrossRef DOI registration for permanent identification, submission to major indexing services, search engine optimization, and metadata distribution to academic databases ensuring maximum visibility for your behavioral research globally.
Preservation
Digital preservation and long-term archiving ensuring perpetual access to your published work, secure hosting infrastructure, and backup systems protecting against data loss for the mental health community now and in the future.
JBTM membership programs offer significant savings on article processing charges for researchers who publish regularly or institutions supporting multiple authors. Membership benefits extend beyond APC discounts to include priority processing and additional author services.
| Membership Type | Standard APC | Member APC | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Researcher | $2,100 | $1,575 | 25% ($525) |
| Student Member | $2,100 | $1,365 | 35% ($735) |
| Institutional Member | $2,100 | $1,470 | 30% ($630) |
| Industry Partner | $2,100 | $1,155 | 45% ($945) |
JBTM is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent publication of high-quality behavioral therapy and mental health research. We offer several options for authors who may face difficulties paying the full article processing charge.
Waiver Eligibility
Authors from low-income and lower-middle-income countries as defined by the World Bank may be eligible for partial APC waivers. Authors demonstrating genuine financial hardship may request consideration for reduced fees. Waiver requests are evaluated individually and must be submitted at manuscript submission. Waiver decisions do not influence editorial acceptance decisions. Early career researchers may also qualify for special consideration.
Upon acceptance, you will receive an invoice with detailed payment instructions. We offer flexible payment options to accommodate researchers and institutions worldwide.
- Credit card payment through our secure portal accepting Visa, MasterCard, and American Express
- We accept payments via PayPal for convenient international transactions
- For bank transfer payments, please contact our Accounts Department at [email protected]
- Institutional purchase orders accepted with thirty-day payment terms
Upon manuscript acceptance, authors receive invoices within two business days. Payment should be completed within thirty days for timely publication. Once payment is confirmed, articles proceed immediately to production and are published online within one week of final approval and author confirmation of page proofs.
When is the APC charged?
The APC is invoiced only after your manuscript is accepted following peer review. There are no submission fees or charges for manuscripts not accepted. Authors receive invoices with detailed instructions upon acceptance.
Can my institution pay?
Yes, many institutions have open access publication funds or library budgets that can cover APCs. We can invoice your institution directly and accept purchase orders. Contact your library to inquire about available funding.
Are there additional fees?
The APC covers all standard publication costs. No page charges, color figure fees, or supplementary material charges apply. Extended datasets are included at no extra cost. What you see is the complete fee.
What if I cannot afford the APC?
Contact our editorial office to discuss waiver options. We ensure inability to pay does not prevent publication of quality mental health research. Submit waiver requests at the time of manuscript submission.
Ready to Publish Your Research?
Submit your behavioral therapy manuscript to JBTM and reach the global mental health community through open access publication.
