Article Processing Charge

Article Processing Charge

Last Updated: February 09, 2026

Article Processing Charge (APC)

The Healthmed Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (HJPS) is an open-access journal. To cover the costs of editorial processing, peer review management, typesetting, and digital archiving, we charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance.

APC Schedule

Article Type APC (USD)
Original Research Article Contact editorial office
Review Article Contact editorial office
Short Communication Contact editorial office
Case Report Contact editorial office

Important Notes

  • APC is only charged upon acceptance of the manuscript — there is no submission fee
  • APC covers the entire publication process including peer review, editing, typesetting, and archiving
  • Authors from low-income countries may apply for fee waivers or discounts
  • Payment should be made within 14 days of acceptance notification

Fee Waiver Policy

HJPS offers full or partial fee waivers for authors from developing countries. Waiver requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and do not influence editorial decisions.

Payment Methods

We accept payment via:

  • Bank Transfer
  • Online Payment Gateway

Detailed payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance of the manuscript.