Article Processing Charges
Transparent, competitive pricing for open access publication of your medical informatics research.
Invest in Digital Health Innovation
JMID operates on a sustainable open access model that ensures your research is immediately and permanently accessible to informaticists, clinicians, healthcare IT professionals, and policymakers worldwide.
Journal at a Glance
- ISSN: 2641-5526
- DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2641-5526
- License: CC BY 4.0 (open access)
- Peer Review: Single-blind
- First Decision: 2-4 weeks from submission
- Publication: Within 2 weeks of APC payment
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
- 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
- Supervisor recommendation required
- Verification letter from institution
- Build your publication portfolio
- Same quality standards
Every dollar of the APC is invested in ensuring your informatics research meets the highest standards of scientific publishing:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Peer Review Management | Coordination of single-blind review by informatics and clinical decision specialists |
| Professional Editing | Copyediting, grammar correction, and technical language polishing |
| Typesetting & Production | Professional layout in PDF and HTML formats with optimized code/figure display |
| Figure & Code Processing | High-quality reproduction of diagrams, flowcharts, and algorithm visualizations |
| DOI Registration | Permanent CrossRef DOI for citation tracking |
| Indexing Submission | Metadata distribution to major academic databases |
| Hosting & Archival | Permanent availability with redundant server infrastructure |
| Author Support | Dedicated support throughout the publication process |
JMID is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent the publication of valuable informatics research:
Membership Discounts
JMID 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 JMID 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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