Article Processing Charges (APC)

Article Processing Charges & Publishing Timeline

International Cancer Research Journal is a premier, open-access journal committed to the rapid and widespread dissemination of high-quality cancer research. To maintain the highest standards of peer review, production, and global accessibility, we operate under an Article Processing Charge (APC) model. This fee is applied only to accepted manuscripts to cover the costs associated with professional publishing.

We are dedicated to supporting the global research community. Submission and the peer review process are free of charge; the APC is invoiced only upon acceptance.

Transparent APC Structure

Our APC is structured equitably based on the World Bank's country income classifications to support inclusivity and global participation.

Country Income Level	USD ($)	EUR (€)	GBP (£)
High-Income Countries	$1,422	€1,217	£1,047
Upper-Middle-Income Countries	$840	€719	£622
Lower-Middle-Income Countries	$489	€419	£362
Low-Income Countries	$267	€219	£189

What Your APC Covers

Your investment ensures your work receives the highest level of professional support and maximum visibility, including:

• Rigorous editorial management and peer review coordination
• Professional copyediting and typesetting
• DOI assignment and indexing in major academic databases
• Secure online hosting and long-term digital archiving
• Global promotion and discoverability of your published article

Waivers and Discounts

We believe in equitable access to publication. Authors without funding support or from low-income countries may apply for a partial waiver of the APC. Our waiver policy aims to reduce barriers to publication for all researchers, regardless of their financial situation.

Withdrawal Policy

To maintain editorial efficiency and respect the valuable time of our editors and reviewers, a withdrawal fee may apply after a certain period. If an author withdraws a manuscript more than 78 hours after submission, a processing fee of 30% of the applicable APC will be charged.

Efficient Publishing Timeline

We pride ourselves on a streamlined and efficient publication process without compromising on the quality of peer review.

Standard Publication Pathway (Average: 4-6 weeks)

• Submission & Initial Screening: 2-4 days

• Technical and scope check.

• Peer Review Process: 2-3 weeks

• Double-blind review by experts in the field.

• Editorial Decision: 2-4 days

• Decision notification (Accept, Minor/Major Revision, Reject).

• Acceptance & APC Payment: 3-7 days

• Invoice issued upon acceptance. Payment required to proceed.

• Production & Galley Proof: 7-10 days

• Typesetting, formatting, and author proofing.

• Online Publication: 2-3 days

• Final publication on journal website with full citation.

Fast-Track Processing Available

For authors requiring urgent publication, we offer an expedited Fast-Track option. This reduces the total time from submission to online publication to 2-3 weeks. Additional charges apply (77€). Please contact the editorial office upon submission to request this service.

Payment Information

• Invoices are issued electronically after the manuscript is formally accepted.
• We accept payment via Bank Transfer, Credit Card, and PayPal.
• Please note: A delay in APC payment will extend the publication timeline.
• APCs are non-refundable once the article has been published online.

Additional Processing Information

The standard APC may be subject to an additional surcharge in cases requiring extensive resources, such as:

• Extensive English language editing or technical formatting.
• Integration of high-resolution images, videos, or special graphical elements.
• Typesetting of a high volume of complex equations.
• Manuscripts of substantial length (exceeding 12,000 words).

Any potential additional costs will be communicated and agreed upon with the corresponding author before invoicing.

For any questions regarding APCs, payment, or financial support, please contact: Email: admin@meteorpub.com