International Council for Medical Education Research and Development (ICMERD) is committed to promoting open-access publishing, ensuring that high-quality research is freely available to the global scientific community. To support the editorial and publishing processes, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of their manuscript.
APC Details
The Article Processing Charge (APC) is $150 per article across all journals under the ICMERD umbrella. This charge covers the costs associated with the peer-review process, professional editing, online hosting, indexing, archiving, and global accessibility of published content.
ICMERD Open-Access Journals & APC
ICMERD publishes a wide range of peer-reviewed journals covering various medical, clinical, pharmaceutical, and specialized healthcare disciplines. Below are the journals along with their respective APC:
1. Medical and Clinical Sciences
- ICMERD-International Journal of Medical Science (ICMERD-IJMS)
- ICMERD-International Journal of General Medicine (ICMERD-IJGM)
- ICMERD-International Journal of General Surgery (ICMERD-IJGS)
- ICMERD-International Journal of Medical Case Reports (ICMERD-IJMCR)
2. Specialized Healthcare Fields
- ICMERD-International Journal of Dental Science (ICMERD-IJDS)
- ICMERD-International Journal of Neuroscience (ICMERD-IJN)
- ICMERD-International Journal of Nursing Science (ICMERD-IJNS)
- ICMERD-International Journal of Physiotherapy (ICMERD-IJPHY)
3. Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences
- ICMERD-International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science (ICMERD-IJPS)
- ICMERD-International Journal of Food and Nutrition Science (ICMERD-IJFNS)
Why is There an APC?
ICMERD follows an open-access model, which allows unrestricted access to published articles worldwide. Unlike subscription-based journals, which require users to pay to access content, ICMERD ensures that research findings are freely available to everyone, facilitating knowledge dissemination and global academic collaboration. The APC helps cover:
- Manuscript Review & Processing – Professional peer-review by experts in the field.
- Editorial and Production Costs – Language editing, formatting, and layout design.
- Online Hosting & Digital Archiving – Permanent accessibility and DOI allocation.
- Indexing & Promotion – Ensuring higher visibility and reach through indexing in global research databases.
APC Payment Process
- Manuscript Submission – Authors submit their manuscripts via the online submission portal.
- Peer Review & Acceptance – The manuscript undergoes a rigorous peer-review process.
- Payment Invoice – Upon acceptance, authors receive an invoice for the APC.
- Payment Processing – Payment is made via secure online payment options.
- Final Publication – The article is professionally formatted, assigned a DOI, and published open access.
Final Notes
- No Submission Fee – Authors are not charged at the submission stage; APC is only applicable upon acceptance.
- Fast & Transparent Process – ICMERD ensures a smooth peer-review and publication process, typically within 6-8 weeks.
- High Impact & Visibility – All published articles are indexed and freely available to researchers worldwide.
For further inquiries regarding APC or waiver requests, please contact our editorial office at editor.icmerd@gmail.com / editor@icmerd.com
