Article Processing Charges
Transparent, predictable fees supporting open access publication of cardiovascular research.
Investing in Open Access for Heart Health
JHC operates on an open access model, ensuring cardiovascular research reaches cardiologists, patients, and policymakers without subscription barriers.
Article Processing Charges support the entire publication lifecycle from peer review coordination through professional production and permanent archiving.
The standard APC for articles published in the Journal of Hypertension and Cardiology covers peer review management, professional copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, digital archiving, and open access distribution. This fee applies to all article types upon acceptance and ensures your work reaches the global cardiovascular research community.
| Article Type | APC (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Article Types | $2,100 | Payable after acceptance |
Your Article Processing Charge supports the complete publication workflow, ensuring your cardiovascular research reaches the global cardiology community in polished, accessible form.
Peer Review Management
Expert reviewer coordination, editorial assessment, and constructive feedback to strengthen your cardiovascular manuscript.
Professional Production
Copyediting, typesetting, figure formatting, and quality assurance for publication-ready articles.
DOI Registration
Permanent digital identifier assignment through CrossRef for reliable citation and discovery.
Digital Archiving
Long-term preservation through archiving partnerships for future accessibility.
Open Access Distribution
Immediate global availability under Creative Commons licensing, removing access barriers.
Author Support
Responsive editorial communication, proof review coordination, and post-publication support.
JHC is committed to ensuring financial constraints do not prevent high-quality cardiovascular research from publication. We offer partial APC waivers for authors from World Bank-classified low-income countries and consider requests from authors facing genuine financial hardship. Waiver decisions do not influence editorial assessment or acceptance decisions.
How to request a waiver: Submit waiver requests at manuscript submission or upon acceptance. Include documentation of eligibility and brief explanation. Contact [email protected] for guidance.
Many universities and research institutions maintain open access publishing funds designed to cover article processing charges. Contact your library or grants office to inquire about available support. JHC provides documentation and invoices formatted to meet institutional requirements for reimbursement or direct payment.
Authors affiliated with JHC membership programs receive discounted or waived APCs according to their membership tier. Membership provides predictable publishing costs and supports ongoing cardiovascular research programs.
Upon acceptance, authors receive an invoice with payment instructions. Payment is due before article production begins. We accept multiple payment methods to accommodate international authors and institutional billing.
- Electronic payment via PayPal is our preferred method for speed and convenience
- Bank transfers available for institutional payments; contact [email protected]
- Institutional purchase orders accepted with appropriate documentation
- Split payments may be arranged for multi-author submissions
After acceptance and APC payment, your manuscript enters production. Our team delivers professional copyediting within one week, followed by author proof review. Final publication typically occurs within two to three weeks after proof approval. Authors receive email notifications at each stage and can track progress through our manuscript management system throughout the production process.
Many research funders include publication costs in grant budgets. JHC provides documentation supporting grant reporting and reimbursement requests. If your funder requires specific invoice formatting or compliance statements, contact our editorial office.
Grant Compliance
Documentation supporting APC reimbursement from NIH, AHA, BHF, and funders with open access mandates.
Invoice Customization
Itemized invoices meeting institutional requirements, including purchase order numbers.
The APC represents exceptional value for cardiovascular researchers. Your investment covers not only immediate publication services but ongoing accessibility, indexing maintenance, and platform hosting. With open access publication, your hypertension and cardiology research contributes to the global scientific commons, reaching practitioners in resource-limited settings who cannot afford subscription journals. This visibility translates to broader clinical impact and enhanced citation potential.
JHC recognizes the financial challenges facing early career cardiovascular researchers. We encourage applicants from postdoctoral positions, clinical fellowship programs, and researchers in training to discuss their circumstances with our editorial office. We work to find solutions that enable talented young cardiologists to publish important research without prohibitive cost barriers while they establish their independent research programs.
JHC maintains complete transparency in our fee structure. There are no hidden charges, submission fees, or page limits triggering additional costs. The APC is the only charge associated with publishing your accepted manuscript. Editorial decisions are made independently of payment status. We are committed to ethical open access publishing that serves both authors and the broader cardiovascular research community.
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