Article Processing Charges support editorial management, peer review, production, and online hosting. Our APC model ensures that cervical cancer research remains open and accessible to clinicians, researchers, and policymakers worldwide.

Charges are applied only after acceptance. There are no submission fees, and authors retain copyright under an open license.

The APC supports essential publishing services that maintain research integrity and discoverability:

We consider waiver or discount requests for authors from low and lower middle income economies, early career researchers, and multi center collaborations that demonstrate high public health value.

Requests are evaluated individually, based on transparency and research impact. Contact the editorial office early to discuss options.

Many institutions and funders cover APCs for open access publishing. Authors should verify institutional agreements and budget allocation during project planning.

We provide invoices and documentation to assist with grant compliance and reporting.

Once a manuscript is accepted, the production team issues an invoice with payment instructions. Publication proceeds after confirmation of payment or approved waivers.

For assistance with payment documentation, contact [email protected].

Both submission routes receive the same editorial workflow and APC assessment.

APCs fund the infrastructure that keeps articles permanently available and citable, including hosting, preservation, and metadata updates. This ensures cervical cancer evidence is accessible for clinicians and policy makers.

We recommend confirming APC coverage with funders or institutional libraries early in the project cycle. Many grants include open access budgets that can be applied at acceptance.

If your team anticipates a waiver request, contact the editorial office prior to submission so the request can be reviewed alongside acceptance.

Waiver decisions consider resource constraints, public health relevance, and the potential to advance cervical cancer control in underserved communities.

Invoices list the APC amount, payment options, and any applied discounts. Production begins once payment or waiver confirmation is received.

Authors should ensure that billing details match institutional requirements to avoid delays. The editorial office can provide supporting documentation for compliance reporting.

APC transparency supports equitable participation. We encourage consortia and multi center teams to coordinate funding and identify cost sharing plans.

If you require a formal quote or pro forma invoice for grant administration, contact [email protected] with your manuscript title and expected submission date.

Authors publishing multiple articles in a program year may discuss consolidated invoicing with the editorial office to simplify institutional accounting and reporting requirements.

If your institution requires vendor registration or purchase order documentation, request these materials early to prevent delays once your manuscript is accepted.

For time sensitive publications, notify the editorial office if grant reporting deadlines apply so the production schedule can be coordinated after acceptance.

Cervical cancer research benefits from clear reporting of population characteristics, including age distribution, screening history, and vaccination status. This context helps readers interpret generalizability and informs policy decisions.

When describing interventions, explain how they align with clinical guidelines or public health recommendations. Contextualizing findings supports translation into care pathways.

Transparent reporting of funding sources and resource constraints helps readers assess feasibility in different settings. This is critical for global health adoption.

Where possible, include discussion of equity impacts and strategies to reduce disparities in screening or treatment access.

High quality visual summaries and clear tables improve uptake by clinicians and program managers. Provide succinct interpretations for key outputs.

Consider including patient engagement or community involvement approaches when they inform program design or trial recruitment.

Explain how results compare with prior evidence and identify remaining knowledge gaps for future cervical cancer research.

Ensure terminology is consistent and define acronyms on first use to improve clarity for interdisciplinary audiences.

Discuss potential implications for implementation in low and middle income settings where cervical cancer burden remains high.

The editorial office can advise on scope fit and reporting expectations before submission at [email protected].

Journal of Cervical Cancer is dedicated to advancing cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through transparent publishing.

Our editorial office supports authors, reviewers, and readers with clear guidance and responsive communication. Contact [email protected] for scope or workflow questions.