Article Processing Charges
Transparent publishing fees that support neonatal research access.
Open Access publishing for neonatal impact
IJNE operates on an open access model so neonatal evidence reaches clinicians and families without subscription barriers.
Article Processing Charges support peer review, production, hosting, and long term preservation.
Original research
Clinical trials, cohort studies, and translational neonatal research with full length methods and analysis.
Systematic reviews
Evidence syntheses and meta analyses with expanded word counts and rigorous reporting.
Case reports
Clinically important neonatal cases with clear teaching value and implications for practice.
Short communications
Concise reports of emerging neonatal findings or early stage results.
Quality improvement
NICU quality improvement studies with measurable outcomes and reporting standards.
Protocols
Registered trial or implementation protocols with transparent methodology.
Membership discounts
IJNE membership tiers provide APC reductions based on the selected membership level.
Early career support
Eligible early career researchers may qualify for discounted rates.
Institutional support
Affiliated institutions may negotiate central billing arrangements.
Geographic support
Geographic low income country researchers qualify for 40-60% waivers.
Grant funded work
Provide grant details to align APC invoicing with funder requirements.
Invoice timing
APCs are invoiced after acceptance and before production begins.
Documentation
Invoices can be tailored for institutional or grant reporting needs.
Support
Email [email protected] for billing coordination or questions.
Purchase orders
Provide PO details early if required by your institution.
- Rigorous editorial screening and expert neonatal peer review.
- Professional copyediting, formatting, and proofing.
- DOI registration and metadata distribution for indexing.
- Open access hosting with global availability.
- Long term digital preservation and archiving.
- Compliance support for funder and institutional reporting.
APCs are invoiced upon acceptance. Contact [email protected] for billing questions, institutional arrangements, or waiver requests.
We do not reject scientifically sound neonatal research solely due to inability to pay. We encourage authors to discuss options early.
These APC planning considerations help avoid delays, support compliance, and keep neonatal manuscripts ready for rapid publication.
Plan approvals and documentation early so editorial checks can move smoothly and authors remain on schedule.
Clear coordination across teams reduces rework and strengthens trust in the final record.
Workflow clarity
Define roles, responsibilities, and expected response times for APC planning tasks across all contributors.
Documentation readiness
Organize approvals, forms, and supporting files before final submission to avoid last minute delays.
Stakeholder alignment
Align coauthors, departments, and institutions on APC planning decisions and approval pathways.
Timeline control
Build buffer time for reviews, approvals, and compliance checks tied to APC planning.
Quality assurance
Confirm key elements are consistent across the manuscript, metadata, and supplementary files.
Communication cadence
Maintain clear updates with the editorial office and respond quickly to APC planning requests.
Compliance tracking
Record required disclosures and policy statements to keep APC planning documentation complete.
Version control
Keep a clear version history so revisions and APC planning changes are traceable.
- Confirm the responsible contact for APC planning coordination.
- Validate that required statements are included and up to date.
- Double check consistency between forms and manuscript text.
- Record timelines and key dates to avoid delays.
- Retain documentation for institutional or funder reporting.
- Keep a change log for APC planning updates during revision.
- Review policy alignment before final submission.
- Ask questions early if any requirements are unclear.
A final set of APC planning checkpoints helps keep the submission complete and compliant.
These steps reduce back and forth and improve editorial efficiency.
Consistency check
Align terminology, abbreviations, and labels across the manuscript.
Readability check
Confirm the narrative is clear for neonatal audiences and clinical teams.
Policy alignment
Verify APC planning statements match journal policies and funder expectations.
Submission readiness
Confirm files, disclosures, and metadata are complete.
Quality review
Recheck figures, tables, and supplements for accuracy.
Timeline review
Confirm deadlines for approvals and final submission.
- Check contact details for accuracy.
- Ensure core statements appear in the correct section.
- Review timelines and expectations with coauthors.
- Verify that required supplements are included.
- Confirm that disclosures match funding records.
- Ensure submission files use clear names and versions.
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