Article Processing Charges

International Journal of NeuroOncology and Therapeutics operates under a no-cost APC policy, ensuring that all accepted manuscripts are published without any mandatory charges to the authors. This policy aims to eliminate financial barriers and support the wide dissemination of research findings. If an article is funded, authors may voluntarily contribute to support the journal.

Usage of Voluntary Contributions

Voluntary contributions from funded articles help cover the costs associated with the publication process. These contributions are used as follows:

  1. Editorial and Peer Review Management:
  • Coordinating the double-blind peer review process.
  • Managing submissions, revisions, and editorial decisions.
  • Ensuring adherence to ethical standards and COPE guidelines.
  1. Production Costs:
  • Typesetting, formatting, and layout of the manuscripts.
  • High-quality figure and image preparation.
  • Proofreading and quality control to ensure error-free publications.
  1. Open Access Hosting and Archiving:
  • Maintaining the journal’s online platform for immediate and free access to articles.
  • Digital preservation through services like CLOCKSS and Portico to ensure long-term accessibility.
  1. Technical Infrastructure:
  • Developing and maintaining the online submission and review system.
  • Implementing plagiarism detection software.
  • Ensuring website security and usability.
  1. Marketing and Promotion:
  • Promoting published articles to enhance visibility and impact.
  • Indexing and abstracting services to ensure inclusion in major databases.

Voluntary Contribution Details

  • Amount: Authors of funded articles can choose the amount they wish to contribute voluntarily.
  • Usage: Contributions support editorial processes, production, technical infrastructure, hosting, and journal promotion.
  • Transparency: Contributors receive a detailed statement on how their contributions support journal operations.

Waiver Policy

Since International Journal of NeuroOncology and Therapeutics does not charge mandatory APCs:

  1. Full Accessibility:
  • Researchers worldwide can publish in the journal without financial barriers.
  1. Research4Life Initiative:
  • Active participation in initiatives like Research4Life (HINARI) to ensure access in low-income countries.

Payment Modes

For voluntary contributions from funded articles, the following payment methods are available:

  1. Credit Card:
  • Secure online payment gateway for credit card transactions.
  1. Bank Transfer:
  • Bank transfer details available upon request.
  1. Institutional Payment:
  • Payments can be arranged through the author’s institution. Contact editor@ijnot.com for details.
  • Refund Policy

International Journal of NeuroOncology and Therapeutics maintains a clear refund policy for voluntary contributions:

  1. Refund Eligibility:
  • Refunds considered case-by-case.
  • Full refund for journal errors (e.g., duplicate payments).
  1. Non-Refundable:
  • Contributions once utilized for publication processes.
  1. Request Process
  • Authors should contact editor@ijnot.com for refund requests, providing relevant details and justification.

Support

International Journal of NeuroOncology and Therapeutics is committed to providing comprehensive support to authors:

  1. Customer Support:
  • Dedicated support team available for inquiries about contributions and publication processes.
  1. Contact Information:
  • Email: editor@ijnot.com
  • Support hours: Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM (GMT)
  1. FAQs:
  • Detailed FAQ section available on the journal’s website.