Key Advantage: Membership provides complete APC waivers for accepted manuscripts, offering substantial savings compared to per-article payments. This is particularly valuable for research groups, labs, or departments with consistent publication output in big data, machine learning, and data science domains.

Individual Membership

Perfect for active researchers publishing multiple studies annually

Eligibility and Coverage

Individual membership is designed for researchers who are authors or co-authors on submitted manuscripts. As an individual member, you can:

• Publish in any JBR research category without APC charges
• Submit manuscripts across all article types (research articles, reviews, case studies, short communications)
• Collaborate with co-authors from any institution or country
• Choose manuscripts strategically within your annual allocation
• Utilize membership benefits across the entire subscription period

Publication Allocation: Individual membership includes APC waivers for 5 accepted manuscripts per year. This means you can submit unlimited manuscripts, but the APC waiver applies to 5 accepted articles (excluding special issue publications, which receive a 30% discount instead).

Institutional Membership

Comprehensive publishing support for universities, research centers, and organizations

Institutional Coverage and Flexibility

Institutional membership provides a centralized publishing solution for universities, research institutes, corporate R&D departments, and government agencies. This membership tier offers:

• Multi-author coverage: Any researcher affiliated with the subscribing institution can benefit from APC waivers
• Cross-journal access: Institutional membership applies to all Open Access Pub journals, not just JBR
• Departmental flexibility: Support faculty and researchers across multiple departments and research groups
• Administrative simplicity: Centralized billing eliminates individual author payments and reimbursement processes
• Budget predictability: Fixed annual costs simplify institutional financial planning
• Multi-institution option: Add affiliated institutions to a single membership (add-on fee applies)

Verification Requirement: To utilize institutional membership benefits, manuscripts must include the subscribing institution in at least one author's affiliation, and an authorized institutional representative must confirm the author's affiliation via email to the editorial office.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

With a standard APC of $2,440 per article, institutional membership delivers exceptional value:

• 1-Year Plan: Effective cost of $475 per article (vs. $2,440) — 81% savings
• 2-Year Plan: Effective cost of $383 per article (vs. $2,440) — 84% savings
• Break-even point: Just 4 accepted manuscripts make the 1-year institutional membership cost-effective

For institutions with active research programs in big data, machine learning, AI, and computational sciences, institutional membership represents a strategic investment in faculty productivity and research dissemination.

100% APC Waiver

Publish without financial barriers. All accepted manuscripts within your membership allocation receive complete Article Processing Charge waivers, eliminating cost concerns and enabling you to focus on research excellence rather than funding constraints.

Plagiarism Checking

Access professional plagiarism reports before manuscript submission using industry-standard platforms like iThenticate. Members receive up to 10 plagiarism checks per membership term, helping ensure originality and compliance with ethical publishing standards before formal peer review begins.

Desk Review and Pre-Submission Consultation

Benefit from preliminary manuscript assessment by experienced peer reviewers before formal submission. This desk review service provides constructive feedback on manuscript structure, methodology, presentation, and alignment with journal scope, significantly improving acceptance probability and reducing revision cycles.

Professional Language Improvement

Native English speakers with scientific editing expertise review your manuscripts for grammar, clarity, technical terminology, and readability. This language improvement service (normally a paid service) is included free with membership, ensuring manuscripts meet international publication standards and reducing language-related rejections.

Conference Discounts and Networking

Receive exclusive discounts on registration fees for scientific conferences and events organized by Open Access Pub and partner organizations. These opportunities facilitate professional networking, knowledge exchange, and visibility within the big data research community.

Time-Bound Benefits: All membership services and allocations are valid for the subscription period (date-to-date). Unused publication slots, language editing credits, or plagiarism checks do not entitle extensions beyond the membership term. However, if you renew your membership before expiration, remaining unused services can be carried forward to the new term as a courtesy.

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Membership Validity

Membership is valid from the date of subscription and continues for the full term (1 year or 2 years). Validity is calculated date-to-date, meaning a membership purchased on March 15, 2025 remains valid until March 14, 2026 (for 1-year) or March 14, 2027 (for 2-year plans).

Service Allocation and Usage

All membership services (publication slots, language editing credits, plagiarism checks) must be utilized within the prescribed membership term. Non-usage of allocated services does not entitle members to extensions beyond the membership expiration date. Plan your manuscript submissions strategically to maximize membership value.

Renewal and Service Carryforward

If you renew your membership before the current term expires, any remaining unused services (publication slots, editing credits, etc.) can be carried forward to the new membership term as a courtesy. However, renewals completed after membership expiration do not qualify for service carryforward. We recommend renewing 30 days before expiration to ensure continuity.

Manuscript Acceptance Criteria

Membership provides APC waivers for accepted manuscripts that successfully complete peer review. Membership does not guarantee manuscript acceptance — all submissions undergo rigorous peer review according to JBR's editorial policies and quality standards. Only accepted manuscripts count toward your membership allocation.

Contact for Queries

For any questions regarding membership terms, renewal procedures, institutional setup, or service utilization, please contact our dedicated membership support team at [email protected]. We're committed to providing clear guidance and responsive support throughout your membership experience.