Article Processing Charge (APC)

Open Access Policy and Article Processing Charges (APC)

In open access publishing, the full texts of published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without delay. Publishing an article in this open access journal is subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC), which covers the journal’s scientific and editorial costs. These include article production, editorial services, technical infrastructure, innovation, electronic archiving (from 2003 onward), and customer service.

APC Details

The following publication fees apply:

• Original articles: €500 (VAT included)
• Letters to the Editor: €200 (VAT included)

These fees cover the costs of editorial work, editing, publication (online and print), and long-term archiving.

The corresponding author is responsible for the payment of the APC, either personally or through their institution (or that of a co-author). The APC must be paid after acceptance of the article but before final publication.

Accepted papers will be published according to the current publication queue of Acta Biomedica (i.e., in the next available issue, based on payment order and space availability).

Fast Publication Option

Authors requesting fast publication may opt for an additional service at a fee of €800 (VAT included). This ensures the article is guaranteed publication in the very next issue of Acta Biomedica, regardless of the existing queue.

Note: This fast-track fee is waived for papers designated as publication priorities by the reviewers.

Reduced APC Eligibility

A reduced fee of €300 (VAT included) is available to:

• Authors from low-income countries, or
• Junior Doctors (under 35 years old) submitting the manuscript as first author.

To apply for the reduction for Junior Doctors, please provide a formal statement signed by the Director of the affiliated department confirming the author's status.

Waivers and Free Submissions

The following types of submissions are exempt from APCs:

• Correspondence to the Editor (NOT Letters to Editor)
• Invited Reviews
• Commentaries and Viewpoints

Final Proof and “Online First” Publication

Before final publication, authors will receive a final proof from the editorial office for review. Once the proof has been approved and the APC has been paid, the article will be published in the “Online First” section of the journal website. This allows early visibility prior to its assignment to a regular issue.

Withdrawal Policy

Authors retain the right to withdraw their article at any stage. However, if withdrawal occurs after editorial and/or peer review, a withdrawal fee of 50% of the APC will apply.

For questions regarding APCs, waivers, or manuscript withdrawal, please contact the Managing Editor, Dr. Valeria Ceci

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