Article Processing and Publication Fee Policy for the Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation (IJHR)

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

• No APCs: IJHR does not charge Article Processing Charges (APCs) for manuscript submission, processing, or peer review, promoting the publication of impactful research without financial barriers.

Publication Fees

• Fee Structure:
  • National Submissions: PKR 15,000
  • International Submissions: USD 60
• Applicability: These fees are applicable only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication.

Fast Track Publication Option

• Service Overview: IJHR offers a Fast Track publication service for authors requiring swift publication, significantly accelerating the review and publication process.
• Additional Fees: Details and fees for the Fast Track option are available upon request from the editorial office.

Subscription Charges

• Open Access: In line with our commitment to open science, IJHR does not charge subscription fees. All published articles are freely accessible, ensuring unrestricted access to the latest research.

Waiver Policy

• Financial Support: IJHR offers a waiver policy for authors facing financial difficulties, particularly benefiting authors from lower-income backgrounds or those experiencing significant financial strain.
• Application Process: Authors seeking a waiver must submit a reasoned request along with proof of financial condition to the editorial office.

Source of Funding Disclosure

• Disclosure Requirement: Authors are required to disclose all sources of research funding, including the name of the funding body and the grant number, if applicable.
• Purpose of Disclosure:
  • Enhances transparency and allows readers to assess potential biases or conflicts of interest.
  • Properly acknowledges the financial support driving the research.
  • Provides insights into the financial landscape of health and medical sciences, guiding future funding priorities.

Conclusion

• Ethical Distribution: IJHR's fee policies are crafted to support ethical, accessible, and equitable distribution of scientific knowledge.
• Commitment to Open Access: We advocate for open access as a powerful catalyst for advancing global scientific dialogue and research dissemination.

For additional information or specific inquiries about our financial policies, please contact the IJHR editorial team. We encourage authors requiring financial assistance to reach out to discuss potential support options.