PUBLICATION FEES

Article Processing Charge (APC)

The Research Chronicles in Health Sciences (RCHS) is an Open Access journal. Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs associated with editorial management, peer review, production, online publication, indexing, and long-term archiving.

Standard APC: USD 1319

Discounted APC: USD 919

The APC is payable only after the manuscript has successfully completed the peer-review process and has been formally accepted for publication. Payment instructions will be provided by the Editorial Office along with the official acceptance letter.

Payment of the APC does not guarantee acceptance of a manuscript. All submissions undergo an independent editorial assessment and peer-review process based solely on academic quality, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.

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APC Waivers and Discounts

RCHS is committed to supporting researchers worldwide. APC discounts or partial waivers may be available for:

• Authors from low-income countries.
• Authors whose research has not received external funding.
• Other exceptional cases, subject to editorial approval.

Authors seeking a waiver or discount should contact the Editorial Office before submitting or immediately after submission.

For APC waiver inquiries, please contact:
Email: editor@healthscires.com

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The APC Covers

The Article Processing Charge includes:

• Editorial processing and manuscript management
• Peer-review administration
• Professional copyediting and proofreading
• Typesetting and layout preparation
• Online publication and hosting
• DOI assignment (where applicable)
• Indexing and abstracting in eligible databases
• Long-term digital archiving and preservation
• Global promotion and dissemination of published research

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Open Access Membership Program

Publish Without APCs Through Membership

The RCHS Open Access Membership Program enables researchers, universities, research institutes, and organizations to publish eligible articles without paying individual Article Processing Charges (APCs) during the active membership period.

This program promotes unrestricted dissemination of scholarly research while reducing publication costs for frequent contributors.

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Membership Plans

Category	Annual	Two Years	Three Years
Individual	USD 6,500	USD 11,000	USD 16,500
University / Institute	USD 15,500	USD 24,500	USD 35,500
Industry / Organization	USD 18,500	USD 29,500	USD 41,500

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Membership Benefits

Members enjoy the following benefits:

• Unlimited Publications during the membership period without additional APCs (subject to successful peer review and editorial acceptance).
• Comprehensive Editorial Support throughout the review and production process.
• Enhanced Visibility, including recognition of member institutions and organizations on the RCHS website.
• Priority Opportunities for participation in special issues, collaborative publications, and academic partnerships.
• Support for Open Access, helping make high-quality research freely available to readers worldwide.

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Join the Global Open Access Community

Become an RCHS member and contribute to the advancement of open, accessible, and impactful scholarly communication.

Publish without limits. Share knowledge without barriers.

Enrolment & Membership Enquiries

Email: editor@healthscires.com
Website: www.healthscires.com