Editorial independence
A publication charge must not purchase acceptance or influence reviewer/editor assessment. Editorial decisions should be based on the scholarly record.
Author-charge information presented separately from editorial and peer-review decisions.
A publication charge must not purchase acceptance or influence reviewer/editor assessment. Editorial decisions should be based on the scholarly record.
Authors should be informed of applicable charges before final publication. Any exceptional waiver, refund or additional charge should be confirmed by the Editorial Office rather than assumed.