The Annals of Dermatological Research (ADR) operates under a Gold Open Access model, where the costs of publication are covered by Article Processing Charges (APCs) paid by authors, institutions, or funding agencies. This Charges Policy ensures transparency regarding fees, refunds, and waivers.

All charges are applied only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. Submissions and peer review are free of cost.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

ADR applies APCs to cover editorial handling, peer review, copyediting, typesetting, DOI registration, online hosting, indexing, and digital archiving. The APCs are structured as follows:

Article Type	APC (USD)
Original Research Articles	$1849
Review Articles	$1749
Case Reports & Clinical Trials	$1599
Short Communications & Case Studies	$1399
Editorials & Opinions	$799

Additional Charges

Color Figures: No extra charges; all figures are published in color at no cost.
Supplementary Data: Included in APC; large datasets may incur additional costs if hosted externally.
Reprints: Available upon request at an additional cost depending on volume and shipping.

Withdrawal Charges

If an author requests withdrawal of a manuscript after acceptance but before final publication, a withdrawal fee may be charged to cover editorial and processing expenses. Details are available in the Withdrawal Policy.

Refund Policy

ADR’s Refund Policy outlines cases where refunds are permitted, such as duplicate payments or technical errors. Generally, APCs are non-refundable once an article is published.

Waivers and Discounts

ADR provides waivers or discounts on APCs for authors from low-income or lower-middle-income countries as defined by the World Bank, or in cases of demonstrated financial hardship. Waivers may also be provided for invited contributions.

Funding Support

Authors are encouraged to check institutional and funder open access mandates. ADR accepts APC payments from:

Universities and research institutions.
Government funding agencies.
International organizations supporting open access.
Non-profit research foundations.

Transparency and Accountability

ADR ensures complete transparency regarding all fees. APCs are clearly stated prior to submission, and no hidden charges are applied. Authors are informed of applicable charges at the acceptance stage before publication.

FAQs

Are APCs charged for rejected manuscripts?

No. Authors only pay APCs after their manuscript is accepted for publication.

Does ADR provide fee waivers for students?

Yes. Fee waivers or partial discounts may be considered for student authors upon request and verification.

How do I apply for a waiver?

Authors may email the editorial office at [email protected] with justification and supporting documentation.