The *World Journal of Case Reports* is committed to providing high-quality, open-access publishing for clinical case reports and medical research. To maintain our high standards and ensure the smooth operation of the publication process, we charge an Article Processing Fee (APF) once the manuscript is accepted for publication.
The APF helps cover the costs of editorial services, peer review, professional editing, and other essential aspects of the publication process. By charging this fee only upon acceptance, we ensure that authors are not required to pay unless their manuscript has been thoroughly reviewed and accepted for publication.
The Article Processing Fee (APF) is charged only after a manuscript has passed peer review and is accepted for publication. The fee covers various publication expenses, including editing, typesetting, and the hosting of the article on our open-access platform.
Once your manuscript is accepted for publication, we will provide detailed instructions for the payment of the Article Processing Fee. We accept the following payment methods:
Payment details will be sent to the corresponding author once the manuscript has been accepted for publication.
We understand that the cost of publication can be challenging for some researchers. Therefore, we offer fee waivers and discounts under specific conditions:
If your manuscript is accepted, you may be eligible for a fee waiver or reduction, based on:
To request a waiver or discount, please email us at submissions.wjcr@contusmpublications.com with the necessary details.
Once the Article Processing Fee is paid after acceptance, it is non-refundable, except in the case of duplicate submissions or significant errors on the part of the journal. Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days after the fee payment has been made.
If the article is rejected before acceptance, no fees will be charged. In cases where an article is rejected after peer review, a portion of the fee may be refunded, depending on the stage of the process.
After payment of the Article Processing Fee, your article will be processed for publication. The general timeline for the publication process includes:
We strive for efficiency and aim to publish accepted articles in a timely manner.
If you have any questions or require further information about the Article Processing Fee or related policies, please do not hesitate to contact us: