As an open-access journal, the Journal of Nephrology (JNP) is committed to providing unrestricted and global access to scholarly content. To support the costs associated with high-quality publishing, peer review, editing, production, and digital archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied upon acceptance of manuscripts.

JNP does not charge any submission fees. Charges apply only after the article has been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication.

✦ Standard APC Details:

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

✦ What the APC Covers

The Article Processing Charge covers:

• Double-blind peer review management
• Editorial review and decision-making
• Copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading
• DOI assignment and indexing support
• Long-term digital preservation and hosting
• Full open access publication under a Creative Commons license

✦ Payment Process

• APC invoices are issued only after the article has been accepted.
• Payment must be completed before the article proceeds to publication.
• Accepted payment methods include credit/debit card, bank transfer, and PayPal.

All transaction details will be securely processed and confirmed via email.

✦ Funding and Reimbursement

Authors are encouraged to check with their:

• Universities and institutions for open-access publication funding
• Research grants or funding agencies that support APCs
• National or regional open-access initiatives

JNP will provide an official invoice and acknowledgment for reimbursement purposes.

✦ No Hidden Costs

JNP maintains full transparency in its publication model. There are:

• No submission or resubmission fees
• No page or color charges
• No costs for supplementary materials

✦ 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.

For APC-related queries or special requests, please contact us at: editorialoffice@sciconx.org

Publishing with JNP means supporting a global, open, and accessible future for multidisciplinary research.