We uphold the principles of open-access publishing, ensuring that high-quality cardiology research is freely accessible to the global scientific community. Our Article Processing Charge (APC) is designed to maintain a sustainable publishing model while keeping fees reasonable and transparent.

1. APC Structure

The APC covers the editorial workflow, including manuscript handling, peer review, professional typesetting, online hosting, indexing, and long-term archiving. The fees are as follows:

• Standard APC: 1229 Euros per article
• Fast-Track Review Option: Additional 99 Euros for expedited peer review (Optional)

2. Payment Process

• The APC is payable only after final acceptance of the manuscript.
• Payments are processed securely through Online / Credit Card / Bank Transfer.

3. Refund Policy

• APC is non-refundable once the article has been published.

4. Transparency and Ethical Compliance

• APCs do not influence editorial decisions.
• Our peer review process is strictly independent of payment.
• JCCD follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines on publication integrity.

For further details, please contact our editorial office at editorialoffice@sciconx.org