An Article Processing Charge (APC) is a fee paid by authors,

their institutions, or research funders to make an academic

paper openly accessible. At the AHCP Group of Journals and

Publications, costs cover peer-review administration, editing,

and hosting. Payment is only requested after a paper is

formally accepted for publication.

Navigating these fees effectively depends on institutional

support, journal selection, and publisher policies:

• Average & Exact Costs: Prices vary widely depending on the time of article or book chapter that you wish to publish.

• Institutional Coverage: Many universities have agreements that cover or discount APCs. For instance, the some institutions leverage publisher deals and block grants. Check your library’s resources to see if your institution will pay the fee.

• Waivers and Discounts: The AHCP Group of Journals and Publications, including the International Journal of Medicine(IJM) offer significant waivers (30% to 70%) to researchers based in developing or underdeveloped countries or those who face financial hardship. Always request these during the submission process.

Cost of Open Access Publications

For information about the cost for open access publications,

please visit or Publishers, International Medical Publishing

Group(IMPG) website via the following link:

https://www.impg.org.uk/impg-open-access-publications/

for the fee breakdown of various types of publications.