Membership
The Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine offers an exclusive membership program tailored for esteemed researchers, academics, professionals, and institutions dedicated to advancing Sports and Exercise Medicine. Our membership is designed to facilitate knowledge exchange, support high-quality research dissemination, and strengthen connections within the global healthcare research community.
Membership Benefits
- Discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs): Members receive significant discounts, including a notable 30% reduction in APCs for special issues, making high-quality publishing more accessible and affordable.
- Unlimited Submissions: Individual and student members can submit an unlimited number of manuscripts annually, excluding special issues, ideal for researchers and active contributors.
- Official Membership Certificate: Members receive a personalized certificate upon registration, acknowledging their commitment to advancing research and knowledge.
- Global Visibility: Increased exposure through our open-access platform, reaching a broad international readership across academic areas.
Individual Researchers, Authors Membership
Tailored for researchers, academics, professionals, and independent authors, this membership provides substantial waivers and discounts on APCs, priority handling of manuscripts, and professional language editing services. Members also receive a Certificate of Membership, formally acknowledging their involvement in advancing the field.
|
Time |
Original Amount in USD |
Waived APC |
|
1 Year |
|
$2970 |
|
2 Year |
|
$3465 |
Student Membership
Designed to support young scholars, this membership offers unlimited manuscript submissions (excluding special issues) and a personalized Membership Certificate. Students are required to submit a brief letter of recommendation from a faculty member, department head, or research advisor at the time of application.
|
Time |
Original Amount in USD |
Waived APC |
|
1 Year |
|
$2080 |
|
2 Year |
|
$2405 |
Institutional Membership
Our Institutional Membership is designed to support universities, research institutions, and academic departments in advancing their scholarly publishing initiatives. This membership model enables multiple affiliated authors to publish under a single institutional agreement, promoting a collaborative and cost-effective approach to open-access dissemination.
Member institutions are entitled to benefits such as partial or full waivers on Article Processing Charges (APCs) for a specified number of publications annually. By joining as an institutional member, organizations reinforce their commitment to academic excellence and open-access publishing, while providing valuable support to their affiliated authors.
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Time period |
Amount in USD |
Offer |
|
1 year |
9,500$ |
20 manuscripts APC waiver for 1 year |
|
2 year |
11,500$ |
30 manuscripts APC waiver valid for 2 years |
Corporate/Industry Membership
Tailored for private companies, biotech firms, pharmaceutical developers, and healthcare innovators, this membership offers reduced APCs for publications and research reports authored by staff, providing a cost-effective avenue for peer-reviewed dissemination. Additionally, companies will receive an official Corporate Membership Certificate.
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Time |
No. of Articles |
Original Amount in USD |
Waived APC |
|
1 Year |
10 per Year |
|
$3640 |
|
2 Year |
15 per Year |
|
$4225 |
How to Apply
To apply for membership, please send an email to [email protected] with the following details:
- Full Name
- Institutional or Corporate Affiliation
- Complete Mailing Address
- Journal(s) of Interest
Our dedicated team will promptly review your application and provide you with the next steps.
Important Points to be Noted
- Membership benefits are valid for the specified duration of your membership, and any unused benefits cannot be carried over unless explicitly mentioned in the agreement.
- Early renewals are encouraged, with a 10% discount offered on renewal fees for members who renew before their current term ends.
- Late renewals are not eligible for the continuation of previously unused services or discounts, as we strive to ensure fair and equal access to membership benefits for all our members.