Article Processing Charges (APCs)
ElectroSenses – Journal of Bioelectromagnetics, Environmental & Functional Medicine is a fully open-access journal. To support high-quality peer review, editorial management, production, and long-term archiving, the journal applies Article Processing Charges (APCs) for accepted manuscripts.
There are no submission fees. Charges apply only after peer review and acceptance.
Pricing Principles
APCs are structured according to:
- Editorial and peer-review workload
- Manuscript complexity
- Production and archiving requirements
The journal aims to keep fees moderate, transparent, and proportionate, in line with non-commercial open-access publishing standards.
All Article Processing Charges (APCs) are stated exclusive of applicable Value Added Tax (VAT). VAT will be added where required under applicable tax regulations.
APC Schedule
Original Research Articles
€950
Clinical Studies (Observational or Interventional)
€950
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
€850
Narrative Reviews
€750
Methodological / Technical Papers
€750
Short Communications
€650
Consensus Statements / Position Papers
€600
Case Reports & Case Series
€500
Editorials & Commentaries
No APC (typically invited contributions)
Letters to the Editor
No APC
Waivers and Discounts
The journal may consider partial or full APC waivers in justified cases, including:
- Authors without institutional or grant funding
- Submissions from low- and middle-income countries
- Invited contributions of exceptional scientific value
In addition, members of the platform “Environmentally ill? Where to?” receive a 10% discount on the applicable APCs.
Waiver decisions are made independently of editorial decisions and do not influence peer review.
Payment and Transparency
- APCs are invoiced only after acceptance
- Payment is required prior to publication
- APCs do not influence editorial decisions