Article Processing Charges (APC)
Journal of NeuroPhilosophy (JNφphi) charges Article Processing Charges (APC) but does not charge submission fees. This policy benefits authors, as payments are only required once a manuscript has been accepted for publication. Book reviews, commentaries, and invited articles are fully exempt from APCs. In addition, APCs are not charged for articles authored by members of the editorial board.
Journal of NeuroPhilosophy is a fully Open Access journal, meaning all published articles are freely available online without subscription or pay-per-view fees. To support the costs of maintaining the publication infrastructure, managing the journal, and overseeing the peer-review and editorial processes, an APC is charged upon acceptance of a manuscript. These fees are typically covered by the author’s institution or research funding. The journal also offers discounted APC rates for authors from low- and middle-income countries.
Open Access Policy
All content published in Journal of NeuroPhilosophy is freely accessible to readers worldwide. There are no subscription fees or pay-per-view charges for accessing the electronic version of the journal. As the journal does not generate revenue from subscriptions or access fees, it relies on Article Processing Charges (APC) to sustain its operations.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
- Regular APC: $500
- Low-Income Countries: $250
Journal of NeuroPhilosophy does not charge submission fees, page charges, color figure fees, or any additional publication-related costs.
How to pay the APC?
APC payments can be made via bank transfer or Western Union. Detailed payment instructions are available within the submission system. For assistance, authors may contact the editorial office.
Funding and Support
Authors are responsible for arranging APC payments; however, many institutions, funding agencies, and Open Access mandates provide financial support for such fees. Authors are encouraged to consult their institution or funding body regarding APC coverage.
APC and Editorial Policy
The journal charges APCs only upon acceptance. Authors are not required to pay any fees at the time of submission. The journal invests significant effort in the peer-review and editorial process and expects authors to adhere to standard publication ethics and procedures. Invoices are issued after acceptance through the submission system.
Refund Policy
Once a manuscript has been accepted, APCs become payable. The submitting author is responsible for the payment. Refunds are not issued except in cases of duplicate or erroneous payments.
Journal of NeuroPhilosophy (JNφphi): Benefits of Open Access
Publishing in open access (OA) journals provides a wide range of advantages that significantly enhance the visibility, accessibility, and overall impact of scholarly work. By removing paywalls and allowing unrestricted access to research outputs, open access ensures that your work can reach a global audience, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.
Cited more
Open access articles tend to receive substantially more citations compared to traditionally published articles. Across all subject areas, OA articles are cited approximately 1.6 times more than non-OA articles. This increased citation rate reflects the broader discoverability and accessibility of OA research, enabling it to be integrated more readily into subsequent studies.
Downloaded more
In addition to citations, open access publications are downloaded at significantly higher rates. Studies show that OA articles receive up to 4 times more downloads than their non-OA counterparts. This indicates a higher level of engagement and suggests that more readers are accessing and reading the full content of OA research.
Greater impact
Open access also enhances the broader societal and academic impact of research. OA articles receive approximately 2.5 times more Altmetric attention, indicating greater online visibility and discussion. Specifically, these articles attract 1.9 times more news mentions and 1.2 times more policy-related mentions, demonstrating their influence beyond academia and their relevance in public discourse and decision-making processes.
rev.08.04.2026
