The Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences charges moderate fees to cover the expenses associated with processing quality publishing services and ensuring that the published items are available free for readres (Open Access). Only authors whose manuscripts are accepted for publication in the journal are required to pay a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC). There are no surcharges, regardless of the article's length, inclusion of figures, or supplementary data.

The standard Article Processing Charge (APC) for all accepted articles is $100 (USD) for papers submitted from outside Nigeria or N100,000 for Nigerian authors. This fee covers peer review, professional editing and typesetting, immediate open access publication under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0), indexing in major databases, and long-term digital preservation and archiving.

Discounted Fee: 

PSN Members: A 25% discount on the APC is usually granted to financially up-to-date members of the Physiological Society of Nigeria. Confirmation of a member's status is done by the Financial Secretary of PSN.

Low-income and lower-middle-income countries: Considering the financial circumstances of researchers and academics from marginalised groups, communities, and low-income and lower-middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank), a discounted APC of $50 (USD) is available. This represents a 50% discount on the standard fee to ensure equitable access to publication opportunities for the researchers.

Methods of Payment

Authors can make payments using the journal's account details, which will be provided upon acceptance of the manuscript. Receipt will be generated upon payment and sent to your email for your records.

What the APC Covers

The APC covers a comprehensive range of services to ensure high-quality publication and broad dissemination of your work. These include:

Editorial and Peer Review Services: Each submission undergoes a rigorous peer review process by experts in the field, ensuring the highest academic standards. Editorial support is also provided to guide authors through the publication process.

Online Hosting, Maintenance, and Archiving: Published articles are hosted on the journal’s platform, maintained for long-term accessibility, and archived to ensure permanent availability.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): A unique DOI is assigned to each article through CrossRef, making it easily citable and traceable in the academic community.

Indexing in Academic Databases: Articles are indexed in major academic databases to enhance their visibility and discoverability.

Marketing and Promotion: The journal actively promotes published articles through various channels to increase their reach and impact within the research community.