Article Processing ChargesJournal of Weather Changes
Understand how APCs support open access climate research and rapid dissemination.
Transparent APC Policy
Journal of Weather Changes (JWC) publishes peer reviewed open access research on atmospheric science, climate variability, extreme weather events, and environmental change. APCs support editorial coordination, peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, and long term hosting. There are no submission fees and charges apply only after acceptance.
Open access publication ensures that meteorologists, climate scientists, policy teams, and emergency managers can access evidence without subscription barriers.
What the APC Supports
Editorial Management
Specialist editors and reviewers maintain scientific rigor and ethical standards.
Production Quality
Professional copyediting and layout improve clarity for researchers and practitioners.
Discovery
Metadata, DOI registration, and indexing workflows improve visibility and citation.
Archiving
Secure hosting preserves climate and weather research for long term access.
APC Timeline
When fees apply
Submission
- No fees at submission or during peer review.
- Editorial screening confirms scope and ethics.
Decision
- APCs are communicated only after acceptance.
- Editors do not participate in billing decisions.
Publication
- Invoice provided with documentation.
- Article published open access with DOI and indexing.
Waivers and Funding
JWC considers waiver or discount requests for authors with limited funding. Requests are evaluated fairly and do not influence editorial decisions.
Many funders and institutions allow APCs as eligible expenses. We provide invoices and compliance documentation.
| Support Option | How It Works | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Funds | Library or research office covers APCs. | Coordinate early. |
| Grant Budget | APCs included in project expenses. | We provide invoices. |
| Waiver or Discount | Reduced APC based on need. | Request before acceptance. |
Billing and Documentation
Invoices are issued after acceptance with payment instructions and reference details. We can provide pro forma invoices for procurement workflows.
Collaborative projects can split APCs across institutions. Provide billing contacts to avoid delays.
APC Questions
Charges apply only after acceptance. There are no submission fees.
No. Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit and ethical compliance.
Yes. Provide billing contacts and we can coordinate invoices and receipts.
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APC Planning
Budget APCs early in project planning to avoid delays after acceptance. Early coordination with finance teams keeps publication timelines on track.
Compliance Support
JWC supports funder open access mandates and can provide letters confirming APC eligibility and license compliance.
Equity and Access
Waiver requests are reviewed confidentially to support equitable publishing opportunities across regions and institutions.
Value for the Field
APCs sustain rapid dissemination of climate risk, extreme event analysis, and forecasting research that informs policy and public safety.
Invoice Assistance
Provide institutional billing contacts at acceptance to speed invoice processing. We can issue receipts and confirmations for grant reporting.
Split Billing
Collaborative projects can split APCs across partner institutions. Contact the editorial office early if multiple invoices are required.
Early Career Support
Early career authors are encouraged to inquire about discounts or waivers. Clear funding statements help the editorial office review requests promptly.
APC Transparency
APCs are tied to documented publishing services. JWC does not charge submission fees or add hidden costs after acceptance.
Grant Documentation
We can provide letters confirming APC eligibility for grants or institutional reporting. Include grant identifiers if required for billing references.
Publishing Value
APCs fund long term preservation and global access. This keeps climate datasets, methods, and results available to researchers and decision makers.
Payment Timing
Payment is requested after acceptance. If institutional processing takes time, we can coordinate a short hold before publication.
Institutional Coordination
Library and research offices often manage APC payments. Provide a contact to streamline approvals and avoid delays in publication scheduling.
Support for Collaborative Teams
Multi site climate projects may require multiple invoices or cost centers. Contact us early to arrange the required documentation.
Cost Predictability
Clear APC guidance helps research teams plan publication schedules alongside field campaigns and project milestones.
Administrative Help
If your institution requires specific invoice language or purchase order details, contact us and we will tailor documentation.
APC Questions
If you have questions about timing, waivers, or billing, reach out to the editorial office for prompt assistance.
Forecasting Impact
Open access APCs ensure forecasting advances and climate risk insights are available to agencies and communities that rely on timely evidence.
Sustainable Publishing
APCs support a sustainable publishing model that keeps research open, preserved, and accessible to the global climate community.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently of payment. Peer review focuses on scientific merit, data quality, and relevance to weather and climate research. Billing is handled separately by the editorial office so reviewers and editors can focus solely on research quality and integrity.
Support Access
APCs help keep critical climate evidence open to researchers, agencies, and communities that depend on timely data and risk planning for resilience decisions and preparedness globally.
