The SCICONX Journal of Immunobiology is an international open-access journal committed to providing unrestricted, immediate access to high-quality scientific research in immunology and biological sciences. As part of SCICONX Publishing - a fully open-access, non-funded publishing platform - our operational sustainability depends exclusively on Article Processing Charges (APCs) contributed by authors or their supporting institutions.

This page provides a transparent and comprehensive overview of APCs, payment structure, inclusions and the value authors receive through the publication process.

1. Why Article Processing Charges Are Required

Unlike subscription-based journals, open-access publishing provides free global access to every published article, ensuring:

• Maximum visibility
• Higher citation potential
• Equitable access to scientific knowledge

Since SCICONX Journal of Immunobiology does not charge readers, APCs are essential to cover the costs associated with the publication workflow, including:

• Manuscript handling and administrative support
• Plagiarism screening
• Double-blind peer review coordination
• Professional copyediting and formatting
• Typesetting, digital archiving, and DOI registration
• Website maintenance, indexing, and long-term preservation

APCs help us maintain a transparent, ethical, and high-quality publication system without institutional funding.

2. APC Structure for SCICONX Journal of Immunobiology

• The Standard article processing charges are 1229 Euros and these APCs are exclusive of any applicable taxes.

Note: Charges apply only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication following peer review.

The APC is inclusive of:

• Editorial processing
• Reviewer coordination
• Plagiarism analysis
• Technical editing
• Production & typesetting
• Digital archiving
• Immediate open-access publication

3. What the APC Covers

3.1. Peer Review & Editorial Management

• Assignment to expert Handling Editors
• Coordination with qualified peer reviewers
• Quality and ethics checks
• Decision-making by Senior Editors and Editor-in-Chief

3.2. Production & Technical Services

• Layout design and typesetting
• High-resolution figure and table optimization
• Formatting to journal style
• Reference accuracy verification

3.3. Post-Publication Services

• DOI registration
• Permanent online hosting
• Search engine optimization (SEO)
• Indexing and database submissions
• Inclusion in repositories and archiving services

4. Payment Process

4.1. When to Pay

APC payment is initiated only after formal acceptance of the manuscript.

4.2. Payment Method

• Secure online payment portal (if applicable)
• Bank transfer / wire transfer
• Institutional or grant-funded payments

An official invoice is provided immediately after acceptance.

4.3. Receipt & Confirmation

A payment receipt is issued once the fee is processed, and production work begins immediately afterward.

5. APC Policy Transparency

To maintain fairness and editorial independence:

• APCs do not influence peer-review decisions
• Editors and reviewers do not have access to payment information
• Scientific quality is the sole basis for editorial decisions

SCICONX Publishing strictly adheres to non-commercial, ethics-driven practices.

6. Refund Policy

APC payments are non-refundable after:

• The article has entered the production stage
• The article has been published online

Refunds may be considered only under exceptional circumstances:

• Accidental duplicate payment
• Publisher-related errors

Manuscript withdrawal after acceptance does not qualify for a refund unless justified and approved by the editorial office.

7. Withdrawal Policy

SCICONX Publishing respects authors’ rights to request manuscript withdrawal but emphasizes that such requests should be made responsibly due to the significant time and resources invested by editors, reviewers, and the publishing team. Authors may withdraw their manuscript without penalty before peer review begins. During peer review, a valid reason—such as ethical concerns, duplication, or submission errors—must be provided. Post-acceptance withdrawal is strongly discouraged, and submitting the same manuscript to another journal without proper justification is considered unethical and may be reported. To offset editorial and processing efforts, a withdrawal fee equivalent to 40% of the Article Processing Charge (APC) may be applied for requests made after peer review starts. The Editorial Office retains the right to approve or decline withdrawal requests, particularly in cases of suspected misconduct or duplication. SCICONX encourages authors to thoroughly evaluate the journal’s scope and policies prior to submission to minimize unnecessary withdrawal requests, ensuring a smooth and ethical publishing process.

8. Institutional & Funding Support

Authors are encouraged to:

• Use research grants to cover APCs
• Seek support from institutional publication funds
• Contact university libraries or funding departments for open-access support

The journal provides detailed invoices and supporting documentation for reimbursement purposes.

9. Commitment to Affordability & Quality

While maintaining rigorous editorial quality, SCICONX Journal of Immunobiology strives to keep APCs:

• Reasonable
• Transparent
• Competitive compared to other international journals

The goal is to ensure that high-quality immunobiology research remains widely accessible without financial barriers for authors.

Have Questions About APCs?

Our administrative team / finance team is available to provide clarification or assist with waiver requests.

✉️ finance@sciconx.org  

We aim to respond within 24–48 hours.

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