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Publication Charges

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Sentriva Publishers is committed to transparent open access publishing. Article Processing Charges (APCs) cover editorial management, peer review coordination, professional production, DOI registration, online hosting, indexing support, and long-term digital preservation. Authors are only required to pay the APC after their manuscript has been accepted for publication.

Transparent Publishing

No submission fee. No peer review fee. APCs are payable only after editorial acceptance and before publication.

APC Information

Article Processing Charges

Sentriva Publishers follows a transparent Article Processing Charge (APC) policy to support high-quality open access publishing. APCs help cover editorial management, peer review administration, manuscript production, professional copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, online hosting, indexing support, and long-term digital preservation.

Authors are not charged at the time of manuscript submission. APCs become payable only after a manuscript has successfully completed peer review and has been formally accepted for publication.


Journal-Specific APC

The following publication charge applies to accepted manuscripts submitted to Journal of Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience.

Article Processing Charge

360 USD

Payment Timing

Payable only after editorial acceptance.

Publication Services

What Does the APC Cover?

The Article Processing Charge (APC) supports every stage of the publication process, from initial editorial assessment to the final publication of accepted articles. These charges enable Sentriva Publishers to maintain a rigorous peer review system while ensuring immediate open access to published research.

  • Editorial assessment
  • Peer review management
  • Professional copyediting
  • Typesetting & layout
  • DOI registration
  • Online publication
  • Indexing support
  • Long-term digital archiving

No Hidden Charges

Sentriva Publishers follows a transparent pricing policy. There are no submission fees, peer review fees, or additional publication charges beyond the applicable APC. Authors will be informed of the APC only after their manuscript has been accepted for publication.

APC Includes

Submission

Editorial screening and manuscript processing.

Peer Review

Independent expert review coordination.

Production

Copyediting, formatting, and typesetting.

Publication

Open access online publication with DOI.

Visibility

Metadata distribution and indexing support.

Preservation

Long-term digital archiving and accessibility.

Payment Information

When is the APC Payable?

Sentriva Publishers does not charge authors at the time of manuscript submission. Authors are requested to pay the applicable Article Processing Charge (APC) only after their manuscript has successfully completed peer review and has received formal acceptance from the Editor.

  • Manuscript submission
  • Initial editorial assessment
  • Peer review process
  • Editorial decision
  • Acceptance notification
  • APC invoice issued
  • Payment confirmation
  • Production & publication

Payment Policy

  • No manuscript submission fee.
  • No editorial assessment fee.
  • No peer review fee.
  • APC payable only after acceptance.
  • Publication begins after payment confirmation.
  • Official payment receipt provided.
Financial Support

APC Waivers & Discounts

Low-Income Countries

Authors from eligible low-income and lower-middle-income countries may be considered for full or partial Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers in accordance with the publisher's waiver policy. Authors seeking a waiver are encouraged to contact the publisher or the editorial office before APC payment to discuss eligibility and the waiver application process.

Students & Early-Career Researchers

Limited APC discounts may be available for eligible students and early-career researchers upon request and subject to editorial approval.

Institutional Agreements

Authors affiliated with partner institutions or organizations may qualify for discounted APCs through institutional publishing agreements.

Editorial Consideration

Waiver requests are reviewed individually based on financial need, funding availability, and the publisher's APC waiver policy. Approval is granted at the sole discretion of the editorial office.

Refund Policy

Article Processing Charges (APCs) are collected only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. Once payment has been received and the publication process has commenced, APCs are generally non-refundable.

    • Article Processing Charges (APCs) are payable only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.
    • APCs are generally non-refundable once payment has been received.
    • No refund will be provided if authors voluntarily withdraw an accepted manuscript or request cancellation after acceptance.
    • No refund will be issued after copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, production, or online publication has commenced.
    • No refund will be provided once the article has been published online or assigned a DOI.
    • Refunds may be considered only in exceptional circumstances, such as duplicate (double) payments made by the author or if Sentriva Publishers is unable to publish an accepted article due to reasons solely attributable to the publisher.
    • If a refund is approved, it will be processed using the original payment method whenever reasonably possible.
    • All refund requests are subject to review and approval by Sentriva Publishers, and the publisher's decision shall be final.

Accepted Payment Methods

Authors will receive an official APC invoice after manuscript acceptance. Payments should be completed using one of the approved methods listed below.

Available Payment Options

  • Bank Transfer (Wire Transfer)
  • Credit / Debit Cards
  • Online Payment Gateway
  • Institutional or Research Grant Payments
  • Other approved payment methods mentioned on the invoice

Note: Payment instructions, banking details, and the applicable APC amount will be provided only after your manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

APC Frequently Asked Questions

No. Sentriva Publishers does not charge any manuscript submission fee or peer review fee. Authors are required to pay the Article Processing Charge (APC) only after their manuscript has been accepted for publication.

APC payment is requested only after your manuscript has successfully completed peer review and has received formal acceptance from the Editor.

The APC covers editorial processing, peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, online publication, indexing support, and long-term digital preservation.

Yes. Eligible authors may apply for full or partial APC waivers or discounts, subject to the publisher's waiver policy and editorial approval.

APCs are generally non-refundable once production or publication has begun. Any exceptional refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the publisher's refund policy.