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Membership
Membership is an optional arrangement with Open Access Pub, the publisher of the Journal of Public Health International. It is intended for researchers, academic departments and organizations that support open-access publishing and want an agreed arrangement with the publisher across its journals.
What membership is for
Open-access journals publish articles free to read under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, with costs met through article processing charges rather than subscriptions. Membership gives individual researchers and institutions a way to support this model through an agreement with the publisher.
Membership is separate from the editorial work of the journal. Manuscripts from members and non-members are handled through the same editorial process, and membership has no bearing on the review or acceptance of any manuscript.
How membership relates to publishing
- Editorial decisions
- Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, reporting quality, and relevance to the journal. They remain independent of fees, services, memberships and roles.
- Article processing charge
- The APC for JPHI is USD 1,800, payable only after acceptance; withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy. Full details are on the Article Processing Charges page.
- Fee relief
- Fee-relief inquiries are considered case by case; contact the editorial office before or at submission.
Plans and fees
Membership fees are listed in US dollars. Each plan is valid for the term shown; benefits are used within that term. An early renewal is offered at a 10% renewal discount.
In each table, the standard APC total is the number of accepted articles covered multiplied by the JPHI article processing charge of USD 1,800. The membership fee payable is the amount paid for the plan, and the saving is the difference between the two.
Individual membership
For independent researchers, faculty members, clinicians and authors publishing in public health. The plan terms below apply to accepted articles during the membership term; members also receive a membership certificate.
| Membership duration | Accepted articles covered | Standard APC total | Membership fee payable | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 6 | USD 10,800 | USD 6,480 | USD 4,320 |
| 2 years | 7 | USD 12,600 | USD 7,560 | USD 5,040 |
Student membership
For students and early-career researchers in academic study or supervised research. Student members receive a membership certificate. Applicants provide a brief letter from a faculty advisor, department head or research supervisor confirming their academic status.
| Membership duration | Accepted articles covered | Standard APC total | Membership fee payable | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 4 | USD 7,200 | USD 4,440 | USD 2,760 |
| 2 years | 5 | USD 9,000 | USD 5,040 | USD 3,960 |
Institutional membership
For universities, research centers, schools of public health and academic departments. Affiliated authors publish under one institutional agreement that covers a defined number of APCs.
| Membership duration | Accepted articles covered | Standard APC total | Membership fee payable | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 20 | USD 36,000 | USD 9,500 | USD 26,500 |
| 2 years | 30 | USD 54,000 | USD 12,500 | USD 41,500 |
Corporate and industry membership
For healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical research organizations. The plan terms below apply to staff-authored articles; members receive a membership certificate.
| Membership duration | Accepted articles covered | Standard APC total | Membership fee payable | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 10 | USD 18,000 | USD 6,720 | USD 11,280 |
| 2 years | 15 | USD 27,000 | USD 7,800 | USD 19,200 |
How to apply
Email the editorial office at [email protected] with your full name, institutional or organizational affiliation, complete mailing address and the journals of interest.