Information for Authors

Article Publication Charges (APC)

Open Scientific Publishers operate on a full open-access model. This means that readers are not charged for accessing articles — all published content is freely available online immediately upon publication. This model supports the broad dissemination and reuse of research under the terms of the "Creative Commons Attribution License". which allows users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

To support this, we charge a flat Article Processing Charge (APC), applied only upon acceptance of a manuscript following peer review. This fee contributes to all stages of the publication process, including editorial handling, peer review, production, hosting, indexing, and archiving.


Journals list Publication Fee (USD)
OSP Journal of Health Care and Medicine $ 1690
OSP Physics and Astronomy $ 2498
OSP Journal of Immunology $ 790
OSP Journal of Case Reports $ 590
OSP Journal of Ophthalmology and Ocular Care $ 690
OSP Journal of Dental Science $ 690
OSP Journal of Surgery $ 690
OSP Journal of Cardiology $ 790
OSP Journal of Pediatrics $ 690
OSP Journal of Biochemistry $ 690
OSP Journal of Clinical Trials and Research $ 690
OSP Orthopaedics $ 690
OSP Orthopaedics $ 690
OSP Cancer Biology and Clinical Oncology $ 690
OSP Cancer Radiology $ 690
OSP Neurology and Neurological Disorders $ 690
OSP Environmental Studies $ 990
OSP Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials $ 690
OSP Biotechnology $ 690
OSP Nursing Science and Research $ 690
OSP Gastroenterology $ 690
OSP Haematology $ 690
OSP Addiction and Drug Abuse $ 690
OSP Engineering and Mathematics $ 960
OSP Dermatology and Cosmetology $ 690
OSP Materials Science and Engineering $ 690
OSP Nuclear Science $ 990
OSP Food Science and Nutrition Research $ 690
OSP Nuclear Science $ 690
OSP Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology $ 690
OSP Obstetrics and Gynecology $ 690
OSP Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences $ 690
OSP Infectious Diseases $ 690
OSP Global Warming and Climatology $ 690
OSP Forestry Research $ 690
OSP Otolaryngology and Rhinology $ 690
OSP Veterinary Research and Medicine $ 690
OSP Molecular Biology and Genomics $ 690
OSP Nephrology and Urology $ 690
OSP Petroleum Science and Natural Gas $ 690

* Authors who are unable to pay the full publication fee may apply for a discount. To maintain low overall publication costs, discounts are not granted automatically but are considered on a case-by-case basis. Priority is given to authors from developing or transitional countries. Each request is carefully reviewed to ensure fairness while supporting equitable access to publishing opportunities.

1. What are your publication charges?

The costs of producing and maintaining OSP are recovered by charging a publication fee to authors or research sponsors for each article that they publish.

Our APC's vary depending on the specific journal. You can find the exact fee listed on each journal’s homepage under the “For Authors” section. This charge is only applicable after your article has been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication.

Reviewer Comments:

The manuscript has several critical issues that need to be addressed before it can be considered for publication:

  • Lack of Structure: The paper lacks a coherent and logical structure, making it difficult to follow the argument or progression of ideas.
  • Lack of Novelty: The study does not present any clear new findings or original contributions to the field.
  • Insufficient Detail: Key sections, particularly those explaining the methodology, are vague and lack the necessary detail for readers to fully understand or replicate the work.
  • Unclear Contribution: The manuscript fails to clearly indicate which findings are novel or how they advance current knowledge.
  • Outdated References: The reference list lacks recent and relevant literature, which weakens the context and credibility of the study.
  • Unsupported Claims: Several theories, concepts, or conclusions are not adequately supported by data, analysis, or referenced literature.
  • Methodological Gaps: There is insufficient information provided about the materials and methods used in the research.
  • Lack of Clarity: Many sections lack clear descriptions or explanations, reducing the overall readability and scientific rigor of the manuscript.
  • Language Quality: The manuscript contains numerous grammatical and language issues that significantly affect clarity and comprehension.

Recommendation: Major revision or rejection, depending on the extent to which the authors can address the above concerns.

2. Why Are Our Charges Set at These Levels?

At Open Scientific Publishers, all articles are published as open access. This means that readers worldwide have immediate, unrestricted access to the full text of all published articles. To make this possible, we rely on Article Publication Charges (APCs), which support the essential services required to maintain high-quality, open-access publishing.

We are committed to providing a transparent, fair, and sustainable open-access model that benefits both authors and readers alike.

What the APC Covers:

  1. Editorial management and peer review
  2. Professional typesetting and formatting (HTML, PDF, XML)
  3. Website hosting and maintenance
  4. Submission to international indexing and citation databases (e.g., CrossRef)
  5. Long-term archiving and digital preservation

Our Financial Goals:

  1. Recover capitalization costs – to ensure the sustainability of our publishing infrastructure.
  2. Ensure long-term viability – by generating sufficient revenue to maintain and expand a high-quality, scalable publishing program.
  3. Reduce costs over time – as our operations grow and become more efficient, we aim to gradually reduce APCs to make publishing more accessible.

3. When do I pay Article Publication Charges?

You are required to pay the Article Publication Charges (APC) only after your manuscript has successfully passed peer review and is formally accepted for publication. No fees are charged at the time of submission. Once accepted, you will receive an invoice with payment instructions. Prompt payment of the APC ensures timely processing, production, and publication of your article. This fee supports editorial services, typesetting, online hosting, indexing, and long-term archiving. We believe in transparency and fairness—charging only when your work is approved for publication, ensuring you receive full value for your investment in open-access dissemination.