Article Processing Charges

The GMB Case Reports is an open-access journal dedicated to providing free and immediate access to high-quality medical and biomedical case reports for readers worldwide. To cover the costs associated with the publication process and to maintain a sustainable open-access model, GMB Case Reports applies Article Processing Charges (APCs). These charges are designed to support editorial handling, peer review, production, and the long-term archiving of published articles.

1. What Do the APCs Cover?

The APCs collected by GMB Case Reports cover the following services:

Editorial Services: Includes manuscript submission, editorial screening, and coordination of the peer review process.
Peer Review: Compensation for the administrative costs associated with managing the peer review process.
Production: Typesetting, formatting, and proofreading services to ensure high-quality publication of the article.
Open Access: Ensures that the article is made freely available to readers worldwide, without any paywalls or access restrictions.
Digital Archiving: Long-term preservation of the article in secure databases and repositories to ensure its availability for future generations.

2. When Are APCs Charged?

APCs are charged only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication. Authors are not required to pay any fees for submitting or reviewing a manuscript. The APC invoice will be issued to the corresponding author once the manuscript passes through the peer review process and is accepted for publication.

3. APC Structure

The exact APCs depend on the type of article and the resources required for its publication. The following is the general APC structure for GMB Case Reports:

Case Reports: $XXX
Clinical Reviews: $XXX
Editorials/Commentaries: $XXX
Short Communications: $XXX
Letters to the Editor: $XXX

Note: Prices are subject to change. For the most up-to-date APC information, authors are encouraged to visit the journal’s website or contact the editorial office.

4. Waivers and Discounts

GMB Case Reports offers waivers or discounts on APCs to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent the publication of high-quality research. Waivers or discounts may be provided based on the following criteria:

Low-Income and Developing Countries: Authors from low-income or developing countries may apply for a full or partial waiver.
Demonstrated Financial Need: Authors who can demonstrate financial hardship or lack of funding support may request a waiver.
Special Circumstances: On a case-by-case basis, the editorial team may grant waivers or discounts for exceptional research that has a significant impact on medical science.

How to Apply for a Waiver: Authors can apply for a waiver or discount during the manuscript submission process by providing a justification for their request. Waiver decisions will be communicated to the authors before the final acceptance of the manuscript.

5. Payment Process

Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, an invoice for the APCs will be sent to the corresponding author. Payments can be made through secure online methods, including:

Credit/Debit Card
Bank Transfer
Institutional Payment (if your institution or funding body covers APCs)

6. Institutional or Funder Support

Many institutions and funding agencies provide financial support to authors for APCs as part of their commitment to open-access publishing. Authors are encouraged to check with their institutions or funders to explore available options for covering APCs. If your institution has a partnership agreement with GMB Case Reports, the APC may be partially or fully covered.

7. Refund Policy

Once the APC is paid, refunds are generally not provided. However, in cases where an article is withdrawn by the authors before production or due to editorial reasons, partial refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Refunds are not available once an article has been published.

8. Compliance with Funding Body Requirements

Many funding agencies mandate that research outputs be published in open-access journals. GMB Case Reports APC model is fully compliant with open-access policies from major funding bodies, allowing authors to meet the requirements of their funders while publishing their research in a reputable journal.

9. Transparency and Ethical Standards

GMB Case Reports is committed to maintaining transparency in its pricing structure and ensuring that all APCs are fair and reasonable. Authors will be informed of all applicable fees before publication, and no hidden charges will be applied.

By applying these APCs, GMB Case Reports is able to continue offering high-quality, open-access medical and biomedical case reports that contribute to advancing global healthcare and medical knowledge.