Article Processing Charges (APC) Information
- Why does MDPI have article processing charges (APC) for publishing in its journals?
- How much does MDPI charge for its different journals?
- How can I avoid the English editing surcharge?
- Which article types are published free of charge?
- How can I transfer funds to MDPI?
- Does MDPI offer any discounts on the article processing charges (APC)?
- Do I have to pay if my manuscript is rejected?
- Are reprints of my article included in the article processing charges (APC)?
- Special note regarding VAT for Authors from Switzerland
Why does MDPI have article processing charges (APC) for publishing in its journals?
Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) publishes all its journals in full open access format. The scientific community and the general public can unlimitedly and immediately access all content published in our journals for free as soon as it is published on the Internet. This means that MDPI does not have any income from selling subscriptions to print or online versions of its journals or from charging "pay-per-view" fees. Therefore, MDPI needs to defray its editorial and production costs by collecting article processing charges (APC) from authors' institutes or research funding bodies.
How much does MDPI charge for its different journals?
The amount of article processing charges (APC) for different journals is given in the table below. The basic article processing charges (APC) cover editorial service and production of an article. A separate English editing charge will be applied to articles that require extensive English language editing or formatting. Non-native English speaking colleagues are encourage to use a professional English editing service before submission of a manuscript. Usually the publication in the first volume of newly launched journal is free of charge.
| Journal Name | Basic APC | English Editing | ||
| CHF | CNY * | CHF | CNY * | |
| Algorithms | 300 CHF | (2200 CNY) | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) |
| Atmosphere | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Cancers | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Challenges | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Diversity | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Energies | 800 CHF | (5900 CNY) | no charge | |
| Entropy | 1000 CHF | (7300 CNY) | no charge | |
| Forests | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Future Internet | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Games | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Genes | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | 1000 CHF | (7300 CNY) | no charge | |
| International Journal of Molecular Sciences | 1000 CHF | (7300 CNY) | no charge | |
| Information Science and Technology | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Marine Drugs | 1400 CHF | (10000 CNY) | no charge | |
| Materials | 800 CHF | (5900 CNY) | no charge | |
| Micromachines | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Molbank | 150 CHF | (1100 CNY) | 50 CHF | (360 CNY) |
| Molecules | 1400 CHF | (10000 CNY) | no charge | |
| Nutrients | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Pharmaceuticals | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Pharmaceutics | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Polymers | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Remote Sensing | 300 CHF | (2200 CNY) | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) |
| Sensors | 1600 CHF | (11600 CNY) | no charge | |
| Sustainability | 300 CHF | (2200 CNY) | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) |
| Symmetry | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Toxins | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
| Viruses | 300 CHF | (2200 CNY) | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) |
| Water | free | 250 CHF | (1800 CNY) | |
* Authors from China are required to pay in Chinese Yuan (CNY) and to pay directly to our branch office in Beijing, China |
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How can I avoid the English editing surcharge?
To avoid the English editing surcharge, we recommend that non-native English speaking authors send their manuscripts to a professional English editing service prior to the submission of their manuscript. We suggest the use of one of the below listed manuscript editing services prior to the submission of the manuscript to MDPI journals. Those language editing services will issue a certificate to attest that authors used their services to improve the language and style of a manuscript. The certificate should be included alongside the submission. Authors of articles submitted to MDPI journals benefit of a one-time 10% discount on AJE's charges. Simply follow the below link to make use of the referral discount. Authors from developing countries are encouraged to register with AuthorAid, a global research community that provides networking, mentoring, resources and training for researchers in developing countries.
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Which article types are published free of charge?
Editorial items (Editorials, Corrections, Additions, Retractions, Book Reviews and Books Received etc.) are published free of charge. Article processing charges (APC) are only applied to primary content: research articles, reviews and mini reviews, communications, short notes, etc.
How can I transfer funds to MDPI?
MDPI currently supports the following payment methods:
- Wire Transfer in Swiss Francs (CHF)
- Wire Transfer in US Dollars (USD)
- Wire Transfer in Euros (EUR)
- Payment with Credit Card through PayPal
- Payment by Cheques
- Payment by Western Union Money Transfer
Does MDPI offer any discounts on the article processing charges (APC)?
MDPI does not offer any discounts on its article processing charges (APC) for regular submissions. However, MDPI is publishing selected articles invited by the Editorial Office for free. MDPI is currently planning for the implementation of a discount system for peer-reviewers that kindly offered their services to our journals. This new discount system will be in place in middle of 2010
Do I have to pay if my manuscript is rejected?
No. MDPI does only invoice article processing charges (APC) if and once a manuscript is accepted for publication. The acceptance of a manuscript does not depend from the authors' willingness to support the article processing charges (APC) but is based on the outcome of the peer-review procedure. The final decision on whether a manuscript is accepted for publication or rejected will be taken by an external editor (usually the Editor-in-Chief of a journal or the Guest Editor of a special issue) based on the scientific merit of a submitted manuscript.
Are reprints of my article included in the article processing charges (APC)?
No. Article processing charges (APC) do not entitle the authors to receive reprints of their published article. Reprints can be ordered separately and optionally for any article that has been published in a MDPI journal. To request an offer for reprints of an article, please visit http://www.mdpi.org/reprints/ or send an e-mail to publisher@mdpi.org (provide a link to the abstract of your article and mention the amount of reprints you would like to receive).
Special note regarding sales tax and VAT for authors from Switzerland
Value Added Tax (VAT, Switzerland) is not included in the article processing charges (APC). Authors from Switzerland will have additional VAT charged in their bill. Authors from Switzerland are asked to pay directly to our main office in Basel, Switzerland and will be billed additional 7.6% of VAT (the VAT rate in Switzerland effective 1 January 2011 will be of 8%).