Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Transparent pricing and funding pathways for the Journal of Human Psychology authors.
Supporting Open Behavioral Science
JHP publishes accepted articles under CC BY 4.0, ensuring your research is immediately accessible to the global scientific community. The Article Processing Charge levied only upon acceptance sustains our high-quality professional infrastructure and open access mission.
The Journal of Human Psychology (JHP) operates on a "Gold Open Access" model where research is made freely available to everyone without subscription barriers. To sustain this model, the costs of professional peer review and production are covered by a one-time APC. This fee ensures that your science is prioritized over commercial interests, fostering an equitable global environment for psychological discovery.
Our APC funds the entire publishing lifecycle, from administrative handling to global syndication, ensuring that scientific excellence remains the only criteria for publication.
The APC is reinvested directly into the quality and discoverability of your research. This includes:
Editorial Oversight
- Double-blind peer review management.
- Plagiarism screening and integrity checks.
- Ethics compliance and metadata review.
- Selection of expert domain reviewers.
Production Excellence
- Professional typesetting and layout design.
- Full HTML, PDF, and XML formatting.
- Scientific figure optimization and color tuning.
- DOI registration through Crossref.
Global Impact Management
- Metadata optimization for Google Scholar.
- Permanent archival in digital repositories.
- Syndication to prominent indexing sites.
- Author analytics and Altmetric tracking.
Scholarly Framework
- Maintenance of the ManuscriptZone portal.
- 24/7 technical and administrative support.
- Operation of secure database systems.
- Community initiatives and reviewer recognition.
JHP maintains a fixed and transparent pricing model to assist authors in budget planning. The charges apply uniformly to all accepted article types:
| Fee Category | Charge (USD) | Applicability Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Standard APC | $1,200 | Regular submissions from academic faculty and professionals. |
| Student Rate | $900 | Requires valid undergraduate or graduate ID proof. |
| Member Discount | Tier-Based | Significant reductions via our Membership tiers. |
| Submission Fee | $0 | Initial submission and review are always free of charge. |
| Withdrawal Charge | 30% of APC | Applies if withdrawn after 3 days of submission. |
We strive to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder scientific contribution. Our programs provide structured support for eligible authors.
Authors from low-income and lower-middle-income countries (per World Bank data) are eligible for partial or full waivers. These are evaluated individually. We encourage eligible authors to apply during the initial submission phase by including a request in their cover letter.
To honor the service of our editorial community, active Editors and Guest Reviewers receive up to 30% discount on their own submissions. These incentives reflect our commitment to rewarding peer-review excellence.
JHP provides a streamlined billing process to ensure rapid publication post-acceptance:
| Stage | Timing | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance | Day 0 | Formal acceptance letter with billing instructions. |
| Invoice Sent | Day 1 | Secure payment link delivered via email. |
| Payment | Author-led | Options: Credit Card, Bank Transfer, or PayPal. |
| Production | Immediate | Formatting and copyediting begin upon payment. |
| Live Release | Avg. 72 hrs | Article goes live with stable DOI and indexing. |
The APC is due only after acceptance. However, once a manuscript enters the active review phase, significant editorial resources are committed. Therefore, a 30% withdrawal charge applies if a paper is retracted after 3 working days. This policy ensures that our peer-review resources are utilized responsibly and fairly for the entire scientific community.
Grant Allocation
Authors should budget for APCs in their initial grant proposals (NIH, Horizon Europe, etc.). We can provide pro-forma invoices to assist with your funding applications.
Institutional Funds
Many academic libraries manage Open Access funds specifically for their researchers. Consult your university librarian about available publication credits.
Consortium sharing
For multi-institutional papers, APCs can be split among contributing authors' departments, lowering the financial burden on the lead researcher.
- Can I pay using a purchase order? Yes, we accept institutional POs. Contact our finance team for documentation.
- Is the APC waived if my paper is rejected? No, fees only apply to successfully peer-reviewed and accepted articles.
- Is language editing included? We offer a separate Language Editing Service billed separately for non-native speakers.
- Is the APC tax-deductible? In most academic regions, APCs qualify as professional development or research expenses.
Questions Regarding APCs?
Our editorial and finance teams are available to assist with invoicing or waiver applications.
Advancing Psychological Science for a Better World.
Journal
of Human Psychology (JHP) © 2026. ISSN: 2644-1101
