Open access publishing removes subscription barriers and ensures that aging research reaches clinicians, caregivers, policy makers, and researchers worldwide. The APC supports the full publication lifecycle so that accepted articles are processed, published, and preserved with long term accessibility.

Editorial decisions are based solely on scientific quality and relevance. APCs are applied only after acceptance and do not influence peer review outcomes.

• Quality control for figures, tables, and supplementary materials
• Online hosting and accessibility under a Creative Commons license
• Support for data availability statements and transparency requirements
• Long term preservation to ensure continued access to published work

The APC also supports metadata preparation, cross linking of references, and platform maintenance so that articles remain discoverable over time. These services help readers find and reuse aging research in clinical and community settings.

Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare follows COPE and ICMJE guidance. APC revenue supports plagiarism screening, ethics checks, and the administrative work required to document approvals, consent statements, and conflicts of interest. These steps protect research integrity and ensure that published findings meet clinical and ethical expectations.

Where appropriate, the journal supports authors in meeting reporting checklist requirements and data availability expectations. Clear documentation improves reproducibility and helps readers interpret evidence for aging care.

The APC supports each stage of the publication process. After submission, manuscripts undergo an initial check for scope, ethical compliance, and completeness. Papers that pass screening proceed to single blind peer review by subject experts. Editors evaluate reviewer feedback and may request revisions to improve clarity, reporting, or interpretation.

Once accepted, manuscripts move to copyediting and production. Authors review proofs for accuracy before publication. Final articles receive a DOI and are made openly available to readers worldwide.

Aging research often informs clinical guidelines, caregiver education, and community programs. Open access ensures that evidence reaches practitioners, policy makers, and families who may not have subscription access. The APC model helps sustain this open access mission while maintaining editorial quality and long term preservation.

Because articles are freely available at publication, findings can be shared in training, clinical protocols, and community care without access barriers. This supports faster translation of evidence into practice for older adults.

Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare publishes research that improves care, outcomes, and quality of life for older adults. Submissions should be methodologically sound and clinically or socially relevant. Studies that address frailty, chronic disease management, dementia care, rehabilitation, and care coordination are especially welcome.

We value research that is practical and translatable across care settings, including community programs, hospitals, long term care, and home based services. Clear reporting and transparent methods help readers apply findings in real world aging care.

The APC applies to all accepted article types published in Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare, including:

• Original research papers
• Reviews and literature reviews
• Letters and editorials
• Case reports and case images
• Clinical trials
• Rapid communications
• Commentaries, perspectives, and opinions
• Mini reviews and book reviews
• Conference proceedings
• Short communications
• Thesis based manuscripts

We recognize that funding availability varies by author and institution. Limited APC reductions may be considered on a case by case basis for authors with documented need.

If you need APC support, include a brief request in the Cover Letter field during submission. Waiver requests are considered separately from editorial decisions. Helpful details include:

• Current institutional affiliation and funding status
• Whether the work is supported by a grant or sponsor
• A short explanation of financial constraints

Authors may access guidance on manuscript preparation and reporting standards through the Instructions for Authors page. For language support, explore the Language Editing Service for professional editing assistance. These services are optional and do not affect editorial decisions.

Membership programs are available for individuals, students, institutions, and corporate partners. Membership provides APC discounts and predictable coverage for eligible submissions. See the Membership page for details.

Articles are published under a Creative Commons license. Authors retain copyright while granting permission for others to read, share, and reuse the work with proper attribution. This licensing model increases visibility and supports responsible reuse in education, policy, and clinical practice.

Many institutions and funders support open access publishing. If you require documentation for a grant or institutional report, the editorial office can provide confirmation of APC amounts after acceptance. Please contact the journal with any special documentation needs.

For research teams with multiple submissions, early communication helps the journal coordinate APC coverage and confirm eligibility for any membership related discounts.

If a manuscript is withdrawn after 3 days from submission, a withdrawal charge equal to 30% of the APC applies. Authors must request an official withdrawal before submitting the manuscript elsewhere.

Withdrawal requests should be sent to the editorial office. Submitting without withdrawal may be treated as ethical misconduct.

APCs are charged only for accepted manuscripts. Rejected manuscripts do not incur a publication charge.

APCs do not influence editorial decisions. Editors and reviewers assess manuscripts for scientific quality, ethics, and relevance. Financial considerations are handled independently of peer review.

Is there a submission fee? No. APCs apply only after acceptance.

Do APCs apply to special issues? Yes. The same APC policy applies unless a special issue announcement states otherwise.

Can a funder or institution cover the APC? Yes. Authors may arrange coverage with their institutions or sponsors and notify the editorial office after acceptance.

Are APCs negotiable? Waiver requests are considered on a case by case basis and reviewed separately from editorial decisions.

If you have questions about APCs, waivers, or membership, contact the editorial office at [email protected].