Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy

Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy

JMHM charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open-access publishing and ensure high-quality services. Detailed policies are as follows:

  1. APC Amount & Coverage
  • Standard Fee: 800 CAD (Approx. 570 USD,4300 CNY*).
  • Coverage Includes:
    • Peer-review management (reviewer coordination, quality control);
    • Professional editing (language polishing, formatting, metadata tagging);
    • Digital platform maintenance and technical support;
    • Long-term archiving and indexing (DOI registration, database inclusion).
  1. Fee Waivers & Discounts

The journal is committed to promoting academic equity. The following groups may apply for APC reductions:
- Student Authors:
Master’s/PhD candidates serving as first authors may apply for a 40% waiver (final fee: 480 CAD) upon submission of valid student certification.
- Authors from Lower-Middle-Income Countries:
Corresponding authors affiliated with institutions in low- and lower-middle-income countries (as classified by the World Bank) are eligible for tiered support. Specific discount rates will be communicated in the acceptance notification.
- Institutional Partners:
Authors from universities or research institutions with signed collaboration agreements may enjoy benefits as outlined in the partnership terms.
- Other Cases:
- Authors of papers accepted by the MHM Conference;
- Contributors to journal development (e.g., peer reviewers, authors with multiple accepted submissions);
- Invited contributors (commissioned articles).

  1. Payment Process
  • Notification: APC details and waiver eligibility will be communicated via email upon formal acceptance;
  • Deadline: Payment must be completed within 30 days of notification;
  • Documentation: A formal receipt and publishing agreement will be issued post-payment.
  1. Transparency Commitment
  • We adhere strictly to COPE and OASPA guidelines. APC payment is never a factor in editorial decisions;
  • Annual financial summaries (anonymized) will be published on the journal website.

Note: *USD and CNY amount is indicative based on exchange rates and subject to bank settlement.