What membership changes
The cost of publishing accepted manuscripts, and access to the administrative services listed above.
Journal of Human Health Research
Membership
JHHR offers optional, fee-based membership plans for individual researchers, students, institutions, and organizations. Membership provides discounted access to Article Processing Charges (APCs) and administrative services — it is not required to publish with JHHR, and it has no role in peer review or editorial decisions.
Who Membership Is For
Membership is optional. It is intended for individuals, students, and organizations who publish with JHHR regularly and want predictable, discounted access to Article Processing Charges. Authors who prefer to pay per article are not required to join — the standard Article Processing Charge applies to any submission regardless of membership status.
- Individual researchers — faculty, clinicians, public-health professionals, and independent researchers looking to maximize their publishing efficiency.
- Students & early-career researchers — graduate students and trainees who can provide a recommendation letter from their supervisor.
- Institutions — universities, hospitals, research institutes, and public-health organizations supporting publication by their faculty or staff.
- Corporate & industry sponsors — pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations, and NGOs, that publish health research and wish to support the journal.
Membership Types & Fees
Fees below are the membership fee itself, billed in US dollars for the full term selected — not a separate Article Processing Charge. The standard APC is $2,100 (student rate $1,575); see Article Processing Charges for how the APC itself works.
| Membership type | Term | Fee | APC waivers included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Researcher | 1 year | $5,400$2,970 | 5 per year |
| Individual Researcher | 2 years | $6,300$3,465 | 5 per year |
| Student / Early-Career | 1 year | $3,200$2,080 | Unlimited on regular-issue submissions† |
| Student / Early-Career | 2 years | $3,700$2,405 | Unlimited on regular-issue submissions† |
| Institutional | 1 year | $9,500 | 20 per year |
| Institutional | 2 years | $11,500 | 30 total |
| Corporate / Industry | 1 year | From $5,000, by agreement | Custom quota — contact for terms |
Individual-tier waivers apply toward the standard $2,100 APC: the $2,970 annual fee for 5 waivers represents roughly $594 of waiver value per manuscript, before any manuscript is submitted or reviewed. Institutional waivers work the same way: the $9,500 annual fee for 20 waivers represents roughly $475 of waiver value per manuscript against the same $2,100 list price. Institutional membership also includes an option to add one affiliate institution for an additional $500 per year. †Unlimited waivers are still subject to standard peer review and editorial acceptance for each manuscript — membership does not guarantee acceptance; see Editorial Independence & Fairness.
What's Included
Article Processing Charge waivers are set out in the fee table above. The items below are the additional services included with each membership type.
All memberships
- Personalized membership certificate
- Direct support from the membership team for account and billing questions
- Complimentary language-editing service — improves grammar, clarity and style; does not change scientific content and has no effect on the editorial decision
- Notifications of journal updates and Special Issue calls
Individual & Student
- APC waivers per the fee table above
- 30% discount on Special Issue APCs (Individual tier)
- Plagiarism screening via iThenticate, up to 10 reports per year (Individual tier)
Institutional
- Waivers may be used by multiple authors under one institutional account
- All Open Access Pub journals included
- Institutional-partnership certificate and recognition listing on the journal site
Corporate & industry
- APC waiver quota set by agreement with the membership team (see fee table above)
- Invitation to contribute to Special Issues on the same basis as other qualified contributors, subject to the same peer review as any other submission
- Corporate-partnership certificate
Editorial Independence & Fairness
Membership is a publisher-administered program for discounted Article Processing Charges. It has no role in manuscript evaluation.
Membership does not affect peer review or acceptance
Every JHHR submission — from a member or non-member — undergoes the same Single-blind (double-blind on request) peer review described in our Editorial Policies. Editorial decisions are made independently of ability to pay, membership status, or sponsorship. Membership confers no advantage in the review or acceptance of a member's own manuscripts, and does not shorten or otherwise change the review timeline described on the Submit Paper page.
What membership does not change
Whether a manuscript is accepted, how it is reviewed, who reviews it, or how long review takes.
Duration, Renewal & Limits
Term length
Each membership type is available on a 1-year or 2-year term; fees for each option are listed in the fee table above.
Renewal
A 20% discount applies to the renewal fee when a membership is renewed before the current term expires.
Unused waivers
Unused Article Processing Charge waivers do not carry forward once a membership term ends, unless the membership is renewed before expiry.
Upgrades
Members may request an upgrade to a higher tier during their term; JHHR prorates the cost difference.
Cancellation, refunds & transfers
JHHR has not published a separate cancellation, refund, or transfer policy for membership fees. Prospective members with questions about these terms should contact the membership team before enrolling.
Payment
The membership team provides payment instructions directly to each applicant after reviewing their application.
How to Apply
Membership is arranged directly with the editorial office — there is no automated checkout.
Choose a plan
Review the membership types and fees above and identify the option that fits your role and publishing needs.
Email the membership team
Send your full name and title, institutional affiliation (if any), mailing address, and selected plan to [email protected]. Students should include a recommendation letter from their supervisor.
Confirm & pay
The membership team responds within 2 business days to confirm enrollment and provide payment instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does membership affect whether my manuscript is accepted?
- No. Acceptance depends on peer review and editorial assessment of scientific merit; membership does not influence this decision — see Editorial Independence & Fairness above.
- Do unused APC waivers carry over if I don't use them?
- No. Unused waivers do not carry forward once your membership term ends, unless you renew before expiry.
- Is there a discount for renewing my membership?
- Yes — a 20% discount applies to the renewal fee when you renew before your current term expires.
- Can I upgrade my membership plan during my term?
- Yes — contact the membership team and the cost difference will be prorated for the remainder of your term.
- Is JHHR membership required to publish in the journal?
- No. Membership is optional. Authors who prefer not to join may publish under the standard Article Processing Charge described on the Article Processing Charges page.
Ready to Join?
Apply for JHHR membership, or contact the membership team with questions about eligibility and fees.