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Membership
Membership is an optional arrangement with Open Access Pub, the publisher of the Journal of Hereditary Diseases. It is intended for researchers, academic departments and organizations that support open-access publishing and want an agreed arrangement with the publisher.
What membership is for
Open-access journals publish articles free to read under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, with costs met through article processing charges rather than subscriptions. Membership gives individual researchers and institutions a way to support this model through an agreement with the publisher.
Membership is separate from the editorial work of the journal. Every manuscript follows the same editorial process, and the review and acceptance of a manuscript rest on its scientific merit alone.
How membership relates to publishing
- Editorial decisions
- Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, reporting quality, and relevance to the journal. They remain independent of fees, services, memberships and roles.
- Article processing charge
- JHD charges an article processing charge by article type, payable only after acceptance; withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy. Full details are on the Article Processing Charges page.
- Fee relief
- Fee-relief requests are considered case by case; contact the editorial office.
Plans and fees
Membership fees are listed in US dollars. Each plan is valid for the term shown. Members who renew receive a 10% renewal discount.
Individual membership
For independent researchers, faculty members, clinicians and authors in genetics and the study of inherited disease. Members receive a membership certificate and a 30% discount on special-issue charges.
| Membership duration | Listed fee | Membership fee payable | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | USD 5,400 | USD 2,970 | USD 2,430 (45%) |
| 2 years | USD 6,300 | USD 3,465 | USD 2,835 (45%) |
Student membership
For students and early-career researchers in academic study or supervised research. Applicants provide a brief letter from a faculty advisor, department head or research supervisor confirming their academic status. Student members receive a student certificate.
| Membership duration | Listed fee | Membership fee payable | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | USD 5,400 | USD 2,080 | USD 3,320 (61%) |
| 2 years | USD 6,300 | USD 2,405 | USD 3,895 (62%) |
Corporate and industry membership
For biotechnology, pharmaceutical and genetic-testing organizations engaged in research on inherited disease. Members receive a membership certificate and a 30% discount on special-issue charges.
| Membership duration | Listed fee | Membership fee payable | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | USD 5,400 | USD 3,640 | USD 1,760 (33%) |
| 2 years | USD 6,300 | USD 4,225 | USD 2,075 (33%) |
Institutional membership
For universities, research centers and academic departments. Affiliated authors publish under one institutional agreement that covers a defined number of manuscripts. Members receive a membership certificate.
| Membership duration | Membership fee payable | Manuscripts covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | USD 9,500 | 20 |
| 2 years | USD 11,500 | 30 |
How to apply
Email the editorial office at info@openaccesspub.org with your full name, institutional or organizational affiliation, complete mailing address and the journal of interest.