Rapid Publication: Indian Journal of Innovative Clinical Research is committed to providing rapid publication within 15-20 days, supported by the dedicated and efficient editorial team, ensuring all processes are completed promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1.     Why is a publication fee required?

The publication fee supports open access, covering editorial and production costs, hosting, formatting (HTML, PDF, XML), and submission to citation databases like CrossRef, Google Scholar, and others. The journal’s financial goals include recovering production costs, maintaining editorial activities, and supporting sustainable publishing.

2.     Who pays the Article Processing Charges (APCs)?

The corresponding author, co-authors, university, or institute must pay upon article acceptance.

3.     When should payment be made?

Payment is required after the article's acceptance. If a waiver agreement exists, APCs may be exempted. Immediate payment is crucial as articles won't be published until fees are paid.

4.     How can payments be made?

Payments can be made via:

o   Wire/Bank transfer

o   Card payment Note: Taxes and transaction fees may apply based on the payee's country.

5.     Eligibility for APC Waivers:

Waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be requested during the submission process.

6.     Is payment required if the manuscript is rejected?

No, APCs are only applicable for accepted manuscripts.

7.     Are reprints included in APCs?

No, reprints are optional and must be ordered separately.

8.     Are there withdrawal charges?

Yes, a 30% withdrawal charge applies if the article is withdrawn after acceptance. Payments are non-refundable after payment is made.

For more information, please email at kmc.zetline_contact@ijicr.com or visit the submission page.

Indian Journal of Innovative Clinical Research offers rapid publication and high-quality editorial services. The journal understand the financial constraints faced by authors and offer discounts on APCs for those from middle and low-income countries, based on World Bank classifications. Authors are encouraged to contact the Editorial Office for potential discounts before submitting their manuscripts.

Custom Reprints and Discounts: Indian Journal of Innovative Clinical Research offers customizable reprints of published articles, perfect for marketing, training, or distribution at conferences. Discounts on APCs are available for authors based in middle and low-income countries, and for bulk reprint orders.

For personalized inquiries and potential discounts, please contact the Editorial Office (kmc.zetline_editor@ijicr.com) before submitting your manuscript.