Article Processing Charges (APC)

The Virosa Journal of AI in Science and Healthcare (VJASH) publishes all articles under a full open access model, ensuring immediate, unrestricted access to scientific knowledge worldwide. All published content research articles, reviews, case studies, and technical communications is freely accessible without subscriptions, login requirements, or paywalls.

Our mission is to promote open, equitable, and globally inclusive dissemination of research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, medical science, and healthcare innovation. By eliminating access restrictions, VJASH supports wider scientific collaboration, faster technological advancements, and improved healthcare outcomes worldwide.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

To sustain high-quality publishing operations and maintain global accessibility, VJASH charges a single, universal Article Processing Charge (APC) of 500$ USD for all accepted manuscripts.

This fee is:

  1. Charged only after acceptance
  2. Equal for all authors worldwide
  3. Transparent, fair, and significantly lower than industry standards

Our APC model ensures that the journal can maintain quality, integrity, and long-term sustainability while remaining accessible to researchers from all regions.

Why VJASH Charges APC ?

The APC helps cover essential operational and technological costs required for a professional, internationally compliant open access journal. These include:

  1. Advanced editorial management systems
  2. Double-blind peer review coordination
  3. AI-enhanced manuscript tracking infrastructure
  4. Metadata enrichment and indexing preparation
  5. Long-term digital archiving and DOI registration
  6. PDF, XML, and web-format article production
  7. Platform hosting, website maintenance, and security
  8. Ensuring compliance with global indexing and metadata standards

VJASH operates with an ethical, service-oriented approach not a profit-driven model. The APC helps us maintain quality while remaining affordable for researchers worldwide.

No Submission Fees or Hidden Charges

VJASH maintains a transparent, author-friendly fee structure. This means:

  1. No submission charges
  2. No processing or evaluation fees
  3. No charges for revisions or re-submissions
  4. No page or color figure fees
  5. No formatting or administrative fees
  6. No withdrawal penalties

Authors pay only one APC, and only after the manuscript is accepted following peer review.

This ensures scientific fairness your manuscript is evaluated based solely on quality and contribution, not financial capability.

Commitment to Ethical and High-Quality Publishing

VJASH follows globally recognized ethical and editorial standards, ensuring trust and credibility across the scientific community. We comply with:

  1. COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)
  2. ICMJE guidelines for biomedical publishing
  3. DOAJ’s best-practice open access criteria
  4. Transparency and integrity standards for AI-driven research

Our editorial board is committed to supporting rigorous research in the rapidly evolving fields of AI, machine learning, biomedical science, and healthcare technologies.

Contact & Support

For questions about manuscript submission, APC details, technical issues, or assistance at any stage of the publication process, our editorial support team is always available.

Email: [email protected]
Support Form: Available on our website

We ensure a smooth, transparent, and professional publishing experience for every author.