Article Processing Charges – Medical Journal IMJ Health
Transparent & Affordable Publication Fees
Below are the transparent, affordable article-processing charges for Medical Journal IMJ Health. Our fee structure enables open access to high-quality medical research while sustaining high editorial standards.
About Our Publication Fees
Medical Journal IMJ Health is a peer-reviewed open-access journal that provides a platform for advancing knowledge in medical, health, and pharmaceutical sciences. We maintain a reasonable publication fee at the time of article acceptance to support quality publication standards and ensure free research accessibility worldwide.
Publication Fee Structure
Important Note
Payment is required only after successful acceptance of your article for publication. You will receive account details with the acceptance letter of your paper.
| Author Categories | Indian Authors (INR) | International Authors (USD) |
|---|---|---|
|
Academic Faculty/Others
|
₹4,000
+18% GST if applicable
|
$100
No additional taxes
|
|
Students/Research Scholars
|
₹3,000
+18% GST if applicable
|
$80
No additional taxes
|
|
IMJH Members/Reviewers
|
₹2,000
+18% GST if applicable
|
$60
No additional taxes
|
Payment Timeline
- Step 1: Article submission & peer review
- Step 2: Acceptance notification sent
- Step 3: Payment details provided
- Step 4: Fee payment within 3 working days
- Step 5: Publication processing begins
Who Qualifies?
- Students: Currently enrolled in any degree program
- Research Scholars: PhD candidates & postdocs
- Members: Current IMJH reviewers/editorial members
- Faculty: Academic staff at recognized institutions
- Professionals: Healthcare practitioners & researchers
What Your Publication Fee Includes
Comprehensive Publishing Services
Your article processing charge covers all aspects of professional publication and post-publication services.
Core Publication Services
- Publication of one entire research paper online
- Rigorous double-blind peer-review process
- Professional copyediting and proofreading
- Professional formatting and typesetting
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assignment
- Plagiarism checking and similarity report
Post-Publication Services
- Individual hard copy of certificate to all authors
- Dispatch charges (Via Speed Post/DHL)
- Editorial management and correspondence
- Indexing process in major databases
- Maintenance of website and digital archives
- Link resolvers and journal infrastructure
Value for Money
Compared to other medical journals charging $500-$3000 for open access, IMJ Health provides comprehensive publishing services at an affordable rate, making quality medical research publication accessible to researchers worldwide.
Payment Methods
Multiple Secure Payment Options
We offer several secure payment options for your convenience. Payment is required only after your manuscript has been accepted for publication.
Online Payment (International)
Secure online payment via PayPal for international authors:
Bank Transfer (Indian Authors)
For Indian authors, payment can be made via:
- NEFT/RTGS: Online bank transfer
- IMPS: Immediate payment service
- Bank Deposit: At any bank branch
- UPI: Using UPI ID provided
Bank Details
Bank details will be provided with your acceptance letter. Please include your manuscript ID in the payment reference.
Payment Confirmation & Invoice
After Payment:
- Email payment proof to: info@imjhealth.org
- Include manuscript ID in email subject
- Official invoice will be provided
- Payment confirmation within 24 hours
Required Information:
- Manuscript ID number
- Corresponding author name
- Payment transaction ID
- Amount and date of payment
Fee Waivers & Discounts
Financial Support Options
Partial Fee Waivers
Available for authors from low-income countries or with genuine financial constraints. Requests must be made during submission with supporting documentation.
Special Discounts
- Group Submissions: 10% discount for 3+ papers
- Returning Authors: 15% discount on second paper
- Conference Papers: Special rates available
- Institutional Members: Bulk publication discounts
Need Assistance with Payment?
For questions regarding APCs, payment options, fee waivers, or payment confirmation, please contact our editorial office:
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