JWC MembershipJournal of Weather Changes
Join the global community of atmospheric scientists and climate researchers. Accelerate publication of your weather, climate dynamics, and environmental change studies with substantial cost savings.
Why Researchers Choose JWC Membership
Publishing groundbreaking research on weather patterns, climate dynamics, and atmospheric science should not be constrained by publishing costs. JWC Membership provides substantial APC savings, priority manuscript handling, and dedicated support services that help you disseminate your findings faster and more affordably. Whether you are a climatologist studying long-term climate trends, a meteorologist investigating severe weather events, or an environmental scientist examining climate change impacts on ecosystems, our membership tiers are designed to maximize the return on your publishing investment. Members benefit from streamlined workflows and personalized editorial guidance throughout the publication process.
The Journal of Weather Changes has established itself as a respected venue for research on atmospheric science and climate dynamics. Our scope includes synoptic meteorology, climate modeling, extreme weather events, seasonal forecasting, paleoclimatology, hydroclimatology, and the societal impacts of weather and climate change. As a member, you join a global community of scholars dedicated to understanding and predicting weather patterns that affect billions of people. Our rigorous peer review validates your work by experts in atmospheric science, while our open access model ensures that policymakers, emergency managers, disaster response teams, and communities worldwide can access your critical findings without subscription barriers.
Member Benefits
Reduced Publication Fees
Save between 15% and 40% on article processing charges depending on your membership tier. These substantial savings accumulate significantly for researchers with active publication schedules in atmospheric science, making membership particularly valuable for prolific climate research groups.
Priority Peer Review
Your manuscripts receive expedited review processing with dedicated editorial attention from specialists in meteorology and climate science. Weather research often requires timely publication to remain relevant to ongoing climate discussions and policy debates.
Dedicated Support
Access a dedicated membership team that provides personalized assistance throughout the submission and publication process for all your atmospheric science manuscripts. Our support staff understands the unique requirements of weather and climate research publications.
Global Visibility
Your research reaches the international atmospheric science community through our indexed open access platform, maximizing citations and scientific impact. Your findings become freely available to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide.
Flexible Publishing
Apply membership benefits to any manuscript where you are the corresponding author, providing flexibility across your various weather and climate research projects. Benefits can be used for original research, review articles, and technical notes.
Early Career Support
Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers qualify for 50% reduced membership fees with verification of current enrollment or appointment. Early career members also receive mentorship opportunities connecting them with established and experienced atmospheric scientists in their research area.
Membership Tiers
Select the plan that matches your atmospheric research publishing needs
Individual Researcher
- 15% discount on all APCs
- Up to 5 manuscripts per year
- Priority editorial processing
- Quarterly newsletter updates
- Certificate of membership
Research Group
- 25% discount on all APCs
- Up to 15 manuscripts per year
- Expedited peer review
- Featured group profile
- Up to 5 member accounts
- Annual symposium access
Department
- Up to 40% discount on APCs
- Unlimited manuscripts
- Unlimited member accounts
- Dedicated account manager
- Training workshops available
- Partnership opportunities
Institutional Membership
Universities, research institutes, and national meteorological services benefit from comprehensive institutional agreements that cover all affiliated researchers and students working on atmospheric science. Institutional partners receive recognition on our platform and priority consideration for special issue editorship opportunities.
| Duration | Investment | Manuscripts | Per Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | $9,500 | 20 | $475 |
| 2 Years | $11,500 | 30 | $383 |
Corporate Membership
Weather forecasting companies, environmental consultancies, and climate risk assessment organizations gain credibility through peer-reviewed publication of their applied research. Corporate members can sponsor special issues and receive priority consideration for invited review articles showcasing their methodological expertise.
| Tier | Articles | Standard | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 10/year | $3,640 | |
| Gold | 15/year | $4,225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
We publish peer-reviewed research on synoptic and mesoscale meteorology, climate modeling and prediction, extreme weather events, seasonal and subseasonal forecasting, paleoclimatology, hydroclimatology, and the societal impacts of weather and climate variability. Both observational studies and numerical modeling research are welcome.
Yes. Members who renew before expiration receive a 10% loyalty discount AND can transfer remaining benefits to the new term. This provides maximum flexibility for research timelines that may be affected by seasonal fieldwork schedules or grant cycles.
Benefits must be used within the membership period unless you renew early, at which point remaining benefits can transfer to the new term. We recommend planning your publication schedule to maximize your membership value.
Yes, institutional and corporate memberships cover all affiliated researchers, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows working on weather and climate research. Individual memberships are tied to a single corresponding author but can be applied to any manuscript where that member is the designated submitting or corresponding author.
Contact our dedicated membership team at [email protected] with your details including research focus and expected publication volume. We will guide you through the application process and recommend the tier that best suits your weather and climate research publishing needs.
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Contact our dedicated membership team today to discuss the best plan for your weather and climate research publishing needs. Our team will assess your publication volume, research focus, and institutional requirements to recommend the optimal membership tier for your atmospheric science research program.
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