Article Processing Charges support rigorous peer review, editorial oversight, production quality, and long term preservation. Charges apply only after acceptance, and there are no submission fees.

The APC model sustains the infrastructure required for reliable endocrinology publishing, including editorial coordination, reviewer management, and technical production that ensures consistent HTML and PDF output.

Authors retain the ability to share their work widely, and funder compliance is supported through clear licensing and data availability statements.

The International Journal of Steroids maintains a strict separation between editorial decisions and payment processing. Editors and reviewers do not have access to payment status, ensuring decisions are based solely on scientific merit.

If funding is limited, the editorial office can advise on waiver eligibility, institutional support, or special issue arrangements that may reduce costs.

Two submission methods are available to match institutional preferences and author workflows.

• Manuscriptzone submission: https://oap.manuscriptzone.net/
• Simple Manuscript Submission: https://openaccesspub.org/manuscript-submission-form

Both submission routes enter the same editorial workflow and receive equal consideration. Select the method that best fits your institutional process.

APCs fund the end to end process that transforms a manuscript into a trusted publication. This includes editorial screening, reviewer coordination, and the technical work needed for discoverability.

Steroid research often relies on complex data and molecular methods. Professional production ensures clarity, reproducibility, and accurate interpretation across diverse clinical audiences.

Waivers or discounts may be available in limited circumstances such as special issue participation or editorial service. Contact the editorial office before submission to discuss options.

• Invoices issued after acceptance with institutional billing support
• Pro forma invoices available for grant approvals
• Documentation provided for departmental reimbursement
• Membership options available for frequent contributors

Many authors use grant funds, departmental budgets, or institutional open access funds. Planning APCs early helps avoid delays after acceptance.

International billing guidance is available for institutions outside the United States and for multi author projects that require shared payment documentation.

Optional services such as language editing are offered separately upon request and do not influence editorial decisions.

Open access articles are visible to clinicians, researchers, and policy teams without subscription barriers. This accelerates uptake of new findings in endocrine care and steroid therapeutics.

The journal prioritizes clear communication and structured metadata so that articles are easier to discover, cite, and use in clinical guidelines or translational research planning.

If you need a customized invoice or documentation for a specific funder requirement, contact the editorial office before submission so we can align documentation with your institution.

Grant funded projects typically include APCs in the publication budget. Departmental or laboratory funds may supplement costs when multiple authors contribute from different institutions.

Institutional open access programs can also cover APCs for eligible authors. The editorial office can provide documentation to support library or research office workflows.

If a study is part of a multi center collaboration, the corresponding author can coordinate shared billing and confirm payment distribution before acceptance.

• Grant budgets and research office approvals
• Library open access funds and departmental support
• Multi site cost sharing agreements
• Membership plans for repeat contributors

Early coordination of funding helps avoid delays at acceptance and supports a smooth transition to production.

If you require a formal invoice for compliance reporting, request it before final proofs.