Article Processing Charges
The Journal of Lung Cancer Epidemiology (JLCE) is fully open access, enabling rapid global dissemination of population research and prevention evidence.
Article Processing Charges (APCs) sustain rigorous peer review, production quality, and long term preservation while keeping content freely accessible.
Services covered by the APC
Editorial screening
Initial scope checks, integrity review, and editor assignment for epidemiology submissions.
Peer review management
Reviewer invitations, reminders, and decision coordination by subject specialists.
Production quality
Copyediting, layout, XML preparation, and publication readiness checks.
Persistent identifiers
DOI registration and metadata delivery to discovery services.
Archiving
Long term preservation for population data and public health evidence.
Compliance support
Assistance with funder mandates, data statements, and reporting requirements.
Ethics safeguards
Checks for consent, registry approvals, and conflicts of interest.
Post publication updates
Corrections and updates handled transparently when required.
How article type influences APC planning
Original research
Large cohorts, registry studies, and case control analyses with extensive data.
Systematic reviews
Evidence syntheses with structured search strategies and risk assessments.
Screening evaluations
Population screening outcomes and implementation assessments.
Environmental exposure studies
Air quality, occupational exposure, and risk modeling research.
Health equity reports
Disparity analyses and equity focused prevention strategies.
Methods and protocols
Detailed methodologies for surveillance, modeling, or registry linkage.
Brief communications
Concise findings or early signals that require rapid dissemination.
Data reports
Well documented datasets with clear reuse value for epidemiology teams.
APC billing workflow
Invoice timing
Invoices are issued after acceptance and before production begins.
Institutional billing
We can invoice departments, centers, or public health agencies.
Purchase orders
Provide PO details early if required by your finance office.
Payment methods
Institutional transfer or approved online payment options.
Documentation
Receipts and invoices are available for grant reporting.
Tax or exemption needs
Share any tax documents before invoicing to avoid delays.
Currency coordination
Let us know if a specific currency is required.
Split billing
Collaborations may request shared billing arrangements.
Fee support options
Low income countries
Fee support may be available based on country classification.
Early career researchers
Discounts considered for trainees or early career investigators.
Institutional agreements
Discounts may apply through institutional arrangements.
Public health agencies
Requests considered for government or nonprofit research teams.
Multicenter studies
Coordinated billing may be available for collaborative studies.
Financial hardship
Requests reviewed case by case without affecting editorial decisions.
Transparent review
Waiver decisions are managed separately from peer review.
Timing guidance
Request support early to avoid production delays.
Information to include when requesting support
Article details
Manuscript title, article type, and brief scope summary.
Corresponding author
Contact details and ORCID if available.
Funding sources
Grant numbers and sponsor requirements.
Billing contact
Name and email for invoicing or finance coordination.
Waiver request
Requested level of support with a short justification.
Timing needs
Any internal deadlines or required documentation formats.
Institutional forms
Provide any required tax or exemption paperwork early.
Approval steps
Confirm whether a purchase order or pre approval is needed.
Practical APC planning tips
Plan APC budgeting at project start, especially for registry or surveillance studies with multiple partners. Early coordination prevents delays at acceptance.
Confirm whether APCs are eligible grant costs and identify a single billing contact to streamline payment.
If you anticipate funding constraints, contact [email protected] before submission so we can discuss options.
APC discussions never influence editorial decisions. Peer review is independent and focused on epidemiology rigor and public health relevance.
Coordinating budgets for epidemiology teams
Population studies often involve registries, hospitals, and public health agencies. Align APC budgeting early so acceptance does not pause while approvals are collected.
If a grant requires pre approval, request a pro forma invoice and confirm the allowable cost category with your finance office.
For multi country collaborations, select one billing lead and state any project or contract numbers that must appear on the invoice.
Common APC coordination needs
Grant closeout timing
Confirm whether the APC must be charged before the grant end date to remain compliant.
Institutional vendor setup
Some finance offices require vendor registration before payments can be released.
Public agency procurement
Government teams may need a purchase order number or invoice reference.
Consortium coordination
Agree on a single payer when multiple centers contribute data and analyses.
Nonprofit documentation
Provide nonprofit status documents if required for internal approvals.
Budget justification
Keep a short statement linking open access to public health impact.
When to involve your finance office
If your institution requires competitive quotes or internal approval, share those requirements early so invoicing matches your process.
The editorial office can provide documentation for public health agencies or grant administrators when needed.
Preparing for acceptance billing
Budget approvals move faster when the corresponding author confirms the funding source and billing contact before final decision.
If multiple institutions share costs, outline the split and identify one payer to avoid delays.
For public agencies, include internal procurement codes or invoice references required by finance teams.
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