APC Purpose and Value

Article Processing Charges (APCs) allow JRAI to provide immediate open access to research on surgical robotics, machine learning, computer vision, and intelligent medical devices. The APC model ensures that practitioners, engineers, and health systems can read and apply your findings without subscription barriers.

APCs support a full publishing workflow that includes editorial assessment by specialists in robotics and AI, peer review coordination, production, online hosting, and long term preservation. This investment protects research integrity while accelerating clinical translation and engineering adoption.

What the APC Covers

Your APC is applied to the operational and technical services required to publish high quality, searchable robotics and AI research. The goal is to deliver clear, reproducible publications that are easy to cite and discover.

• Editorial screening and scope assessment by robotics and AI subject experts
• Independent peer review management, reviewer coordination, and decision support
• Professional production, layout checks, and DOI registration
• Open access hosting, platform maintenance, and metadata distribution
• Indexing support, archiving, and long term access assurance
• Ethics oversight, similarity checks, and publication integrity safeguards

Timing and Editorial Independence

APCs are invoiced only after a manuscript is accepted. Payment is never a factor in editorial decisions. JRAI maintains a clear separation between peer review outcomes and billing so that scientific merit remains the sole basis for acceptance.

If revisions are requested, authors receive detailed guidance and a clear response window before acceptance. Once accepted, the editorial office provides billing instructions and publication scheduling updates.

Funding and Institutional Support

Many authors cover APCs through research grants, institutional open access budgets, or departmental support. We can provide documentation for funding agencies and library reporting, including invoices and publication confirmations.

If your institution has an agreement or publishing partnership, the editorial office can confirm eligibility and apply applicable discounts to your APC.

Membership and Discount Options

JRAI offers membership options for individual researchers, laboratories, and institutions working on robotic surgery and medical AI. Memberships can reduce APCs and provide priority handling for active research pipelines.

Discount requests are reviewed case by case for authors who can demonstrate funding limitations or special circumstances. Contact the editorial office before submission to discuss eligibility and documentation requirements.

Industry and Clinical Partnerships

Corporate and clinical research teams often publish validation studies, system benchmarks, and clinical trial results. JRAI supports these submissions with clear reporting expectations and transparency requirements for funding and conflicts of interest.

If your manuscript is part of a multi site collaboration, we can align billing with your lead institution or consortium to simplify processing and compliance tracking.

APC Transparency

APC details are communicated clearly during the submission process so authors can confirm funding and approvals. We encourage research teams to review APC guidance early to avoid delays at acceptance and billing questions.

Data and Code Availability

When possible, share datasets, code repositories, or validation benchmarks that strengthen reproducibility. Transparent resources help reviewers and readers assess algorithm performance in clinical environments.

Post Publication Support

After publication, JRAI provides citation ready metadata and stable URLs that support grant reporting and technology transfer. This visibility can accelerate collaborations and follow on clinical validation work for teams globally.

Billing and Documentation

If your finance office requires purchase orders or specific invoice formats, the editorial office can provide documentation to support internal approval workflows. Clear billing records help research teams track APC usage across multi year grants and technology development programs.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for confirming approvals for data use, patient privacy, and device safety when applicable. Clear compliance statements protect clinical trust and help reviewers evaluate the readiness of robotic and AI systems for real world adoption.

Alignment With Reporting Standards

Robotics and AI studies should follow recognized reporting frameworks where applicable and include clear validation metrics. Structured reporting helps reviewers assess algorithm performance and clinical reproducibility across studies.

APC Planning Checklist

Before submission, confirm the corresponding author, funding source, and any institutional billing requirements. Prepare a short summary of APC support for internal approvals and note whether your team will request membership or institutional discounts. Include a billing contact and expected project timeline so the editorial office can assist quickly for audits, compliance checks, and grant reporting and internal tracking. Early planning keeps acceptance to publication timelines efficient.