Article Processing Charges at JGE represent a comprehensive investment in professional dissemination of your genetic engineering research. Your payment covers the complete editorial workflow from initial submission screening through final publication, including assignment to qualified associate editors with expertise in gene editing, CRISPR technologies, synthetic biology, and related fields. We coordinate rigorous double-blind peer review by international experts and manage the revision process until your manuscript meets our high standards for scientific rigor.

Production services include professional copyediting by editors with backgrounds in molecular biology and genetics, typesetting in accordance with international publishing standards, preparation of high-resolution figures, and creation of both PDF and XML versions for maximum accessibility. Your published article receives a Digital Object Identifier registered with CrossRef, ensuring permanent citability within the global scholarly infrastructure.

Post-publication services include immediate distribution to major indexing databases, integration with institutional repositories, and permanent digital preservation through multiple archiving partnerships. We also provide article-level metrics and altmetric tracking to help demonstrate reach and impact of your research.

Membership Discounts: JGE fellowship members receive substantial reductions on Article Processing Charges. Associate members receive a 15% discount, Researcher members receive a 25% discount, and Principal Investigator members receive a 40% discount on standard APCs. Discounts are applied automatically when membership is verified during submission.

Institutional Agreements: Universities, research institutes, and funding bodies may establish institutional agreements with JGE to streamline APC processing and secure preferential rates for affiliated researchers. Contact our institutional partnerships team for information.

Article Processing Charges are invoiced following final acceptance and must be settled prior to publication. We accept payment via major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, bank wire transfer, and institutional purchase orders. Authors typically receive invoices within 48 hours of acceptance, with payment due within 30 days. Extended terms may be arranged for institutional processing.

All prices are quoted in US dollars. Authors from institutions with established billing agreements may have APCs invoiced directly. The quoted APC includes all standard production and publication services. Upon payment, articles appear online within 5-7 business days, ensuring rapid dissemination of your genetic engineering discoveries.

Many research funding agencies now require or strongly encourage open-access publication. Article Processing Charges are an eligible expense under most research grants from organizations including NIH, NSF, Wellcome Trust, European Commission, and many national science foundations. Authors should verify open-access publication allowances in their grant terms and include APC costs in future grant proposals.

For authors without dedicated open-access funds, many institutions maintain central funds to support publication fees. University libraries and research offices often administer these programs. We encourage authors to explore institutional support options before requesting waivers.

Upon final acceptance, authors receive invoices within 48 hours. Standard payment terms are 30 days. Once payment is confirmed, manuscripts enter our streamlined production pipeline. Professional copyeditors review your work for grammar, clarity, and adherence to journal style. Typesetters format your manuscript according to JGE standards, and our quality assurance team verifies all elements before publication.

Authors receive proofs for final review and approval. Published articles appear online within 5-7 business days after proof approval, ensuring rapid dissemination of your genetic engineering research to the global scientific community.

Your investment in open-access publication ensures permanent accessibility of your genetic engineering research. We are committed to providing transparent, predictable pricing that supports sustainable scholarly publishing while maximizing the reach and impact of your work.