Article Processing Charges (APC) Information

• Why does MDPI impose article processing charges (APCs) for publishing in its journals?
• How much does MDPI charge for its various journals?
• How can I avoid the English editing surcharge?
• Which article types are published free of charge?
• How can I transfer funds to MDPI?
• Does MDPI offer any discounts on the article processing charges (APCs)?
• Do I have to pay if my manuscript is rejected?
• Are reprints of my article included in the article processing charges (APCs)?
• Special note regarding VAT for Authors from Switzerland

Why Does MDPI Impose Article Processing Charges (APCs) for Publishing in its Journals?

MDPI publishes all its journals in full open access format. The scientific community and the general public have, for free, unlimited and immediate access to all content published in our journals as soon as it is published on the Internet. This means that MDPI does not receive any income from selling subscriptions to print or view online versions of its journals or from charging "pay-per-view" fees. Therefore, MDPI needs to defray its editorial and production costs by collecting article processing charges (APCs) from authors' institutes or research funding bodies. MDPI is committed to keeping its open access publication charges at a minimum level. MDPI's current charges—if calculated per page—are much lower than the revenues per published page generated by traditional, subscription-based academic publishers.

How Much Does MDPI Charge for its Various Journals?

The exact value of article processing charges (APCs) for each journal is given in the table below. The basic article processing charges (APCs) cover editorial service and production of an article. A separate English editing charge will be applied to articles that require extensive English language editing or formatting. Non-native English speaking colleagues are encouraged to use a professional English editing service before submitting a manuscript. Publication in the first volume of a newly launched journal is usually free of charge.

Please note: MDPI will introduce further changes to the Article Processing Charges (APCs) on 1 July 2013

How Can I Avoid the English Editing Surcharge?

To avoid the English editing surcharge, we recommend that non-native English speaking authors send their manuscripts to a professional English editing service prior to submitting their manuscript to MDPI journals. We recommend the manuscript editing services listed below. These language editing services will issue a certificate to attest that authors used their services to improve the language and style of their manuscript. The certificate should be included alongside the submission. Authors of articles submitted to MDPI journals benefit from a one-time 10% discount on AJE's fees or a 15% discount on Manuscriptedit's fees. Simply follow the links below to make use of these referral discounts. Authors from developing countries are encouraged to register with AuthorAid, a global research community that provides networking, mentoring, resources and training for researchers in developing countries.

Which Article Types are Published Free of Charge?

Editorial items (Editorials, Corrections, Additions, Retractions, Book Reviews and Books Received etc.) are published free of charge. Article processing charges (APCs) only apply to primary content: research articles, reviews and mini reviews, communications, short notes, etc.

How Can I Transfer Funds to MDPI?

MDPI currently supports the following payment methods:

• Wire Transfer in Swiss Francs (CHF)
• Wire Transfer in US Dollars (USD)
• Wire Transfer in Euros (EUR)
• Wire Transfer in Chinese Yuan (CNY)
• Payment with Credit Card
• Payment by Check
• Payment by Western Union Money Transfer

Does MDPI Offer Any Discounts on the Article Processing Charges (APCs)?

MDPI does not offer any discounts on its article processing charges (APCs) for regular submissions. However, MDPI publishes selected articles invited by the Editorial Office for free. In some cases, MDPI offers a discount to reviewers of some journals to thank them for their services or to previous authors to thank them for their loyalty.

Do I Have to Pay if My Manuscript is Rejected?

No. MDPI only sends the invoice for article processing charges (APCs) if a manuscript has been accepted for publication. The acceptance of a manuscript is based on the outcome of the peer-review procedure. The final decision as to whether a manuscript will be accepted for publication or rejected is made by an external editor (usually the Editor-in-Chief of a journal or the Guest Editor of a special issue) based on scientific merit.

Are Reprints of My Article Included In the Article Processing Charges (APCs)?

No. Article processing charges (APCs) do not entitle the authors to receive reprints of their published article. Reprints can be ordered separately and optionally for any article that has been published in an MDPI journal. To request an offer for reprints of an article, please visit the website of the article you would like to reprint and follow the “Order Reprint” link, or send an e-mail to publisher@mdpi.com.

Special Note Regarding Sales Tax and VAT for Authors from Switzerland

Value Added Tax (VAT, Switzerland) is not included in the article processing charges (APCs). Authors from Switzerland will have additional VAT charged in their bill. Authors from Switzerland are asked to pay directly to our main office in Basel, Switzerland and will be billed an additional 8% in VAT.

Last Change: 6 March 2013