The Journal of Clinical and Translational Immunology (JCTI) is an open access journal committed to making high-quality scientific knowledge widely accessible without barriers. To support open access publishing and cover the costs of editorial handling, peer review, production, and long-term online hosting, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to accepted manuscripts.

1. APC Policy

• Authors are required to pay the APC only after their manuscript has been accepted for publication.
• There are no submission fees or additional charges for color figures, tables, or supplementary material.
• The APC ensures that the published article is freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication.

2. APC Rates

• 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.

3. Payment Process

• Upon acceptance, the corresponding author will receive an APC invoice with secure online payment options.
• Payments can be made via credit card, payment link, or bank transfer.
• Invoices are issued in Euros, but payments in other currencies may be accepted depending on regional policies.

4. Funding and Institutional Support

Many universities, research institutions, and funding agencies cover APCs for open access publications. Authors are encouraged to check with their institution or funder about open access publishing support before submitting their manuscript.

5. Transparency and Commitment

The Journal of Clinical and Translational Immunology is committed to:

• No hidden costs - the APC covers all aspects of publication.
• Ethical publishing - waiver requests are handled fairly.
• Global accessibility - ensuring that scientific findings are available to clinicians, researchers, and policymakers worldwide. 

6. 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.

✉️   Contact for APC Queries

For questions regarding APCs, waivers, or payment methods, please contact: editorialoffice@sciconx.org