Memberships & APC Agreements
Clear, ethical programs for authors and institutions at Journal of DNA And RNA Research—without affecting editorial decisions.
Trust, Pricing, and Terms
Editorial independence
Payment, discounts, or agreements do not influence editorial decisions. Peer review is independent and aligned with good publication practices.
Transparent pricing
Article Processing Charge (APC) information is public. See current APC for Journal of DNA And RNA Research on the APC page.
Clear terms
Every plan below includes straightforward eligibility, duration, and refund/transfer terms. No surprise fees; no acceptance promises.
Programs at a glance
Author Loyalty
A no-hassle discount program for returning corresponding authors within 12 months.
- Discount applied to APC for articles accepted within 12 months from the first decision on your initial submission.
- Priority support for submission and post-acceptance production queries.
- Optional language polishing is available as a separate service; it does not affect peer review.
Institutional APC Agreements
Predictable budgeting, streamlined invoicing, and discounts for affiliated authors of your institution.
- Centralized or author-billed APCs with agreed discounts.
- May cover Journal of DNA And RNA Research only, or multiple Open Access Pub journals by agreement.
- Named institutional contact and simple verification for eligibility.
How it works
Terms & eligibility
Author Loyalty
- Duration: 12 months from first decision on your initial submission.
- Eligibility: The named corresponding author on the manuscript.
- Scope: Discount applies to APC for accepted articles within the term.
- Transfer: Non-transferable between individuals; can be renewed annually.
- Language editing: Optional, separate service; does not influence peer review.
Institutional APC Agreements
- Term: 12 months (typical) with renewal option.
- Verification: Manuscripts must list the member institution in author affiliations.
- Coverage: Journal of DNA And RNA Research only, or multi-journal coverage by agreement.
- Billing: Central invoice or author-pays with discount code.
- Refunds: Pro-rata refunds available if the agreement is terminated early and no discounted invoices were issued for the remaining term.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- APC discount at invoicing for accepted articles.
- Priority support on submission and production queries.
- Simple, verifiable eligibility rules.
Not included
- No influence on editorial decisions or peer review timing.
- No guaranteed acceptance or throughput quotas.
- No bundled third-party services that could present conflicts.
Ready to get started?
Contact our team for an institutional quote or ask about your author loyalty discount. Please include your affiliation and the journal (Journal of DNA And RNA Research). Memberships and agreements provide financial administration only; they do not alter peer review or editorial outcomes.