Institutional & Author Membership Program

The publisher offers an Institutional & Author Membership Program to support ongoing scholarly publishing activities across its journal portfolio. The program provides a structured mechanism for submitting multiple manuscripts within a defined period under standard editorial and peer-review policies.

The membership program enables authors and academic institutions to submit manuscripts across multiple journals in a consistent and transparent manner, in accordance with established publication procedures.

Membership Details

  • Validity Period: 1 Year
  • Publication Benefit: Submission of up to 10 manuscripts within the membership period
  • Eligibility: Applicable to all journals under the publisher’s portfolio

Membership Fee Structure (Based on Country Income Level)

To support equitable access to scholarly publishing, membership fees are structured according to country income classification:

  • Low-Income Countries: EUR 1,000 per year
  • Middle-Income Countries: EUR 1,400 per year
  • High-Income Countries: EUR 1,800 per year

To support equitable access to scholarly publishing, membership fees are structured according to country income classification:

Program Features

· A defined submission allowance compared with individual APC-based submissions

· Manuscripts are processed in accordance with standard peer-review timelines

· Submissions may be made across multiple journals and subject areas

· Administrative coordination support related to submission and publication workflows

· Clear and predictable publication planning within the membership period

Additional Notes

· Membership does not influence editorial decisions, peer-review outcomes, or acceptance rates.

· All manuscripts submitted under the membership program are evaluated solely on scholarly merit and peer-review results.

· Editorial and financial processes remain fully independent.

· Membership provides submission allowance only and does not guarantee publication.

For detailed terms, eligibility criteria, or enrolment procedures, authors and institutions may contact the Editorial Office.