Metal Ions in Life Sciences is committed to supporting the global dissemination of high-quality scientific research in bioinorganic chemistry, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, and interdisciplinary life sciences.
To maintain professional editorial services, peer review management, article production, digital archiving, and online publication, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts.
APC Structure
| Article Type | Processing Charges |
|---|---|
| Original Research Article | 220 USD |
| Review Article | 390 USD |
| Case Report / Technical Report | 400 USD |
| Special Issue Articles | Depends on issue requirements |
What the APC Covers
Editorial screening, reviewer coordination, and scientific evaluation.
Copyediting, formatting, metadata preparation, and publication processing.
Online hosting, article indexing preparation, DOI support, and digital accessibility.
Long-term preservation and global research visibility.
Important Notes
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Submission Charges | No charges for manuscript submission. |
| Peer Review | Charges apply only after editorial acceptance. |
| Additional Fees | No hidden processing or evaluation fees unless specifically communicated. |
| Refund Policy | APC payments are generally non-refundable after publication processing begins. |
| Payment Methods | Bank transfer or approved international payment methods. |
Ethical Publishing Commitment
The journal maintains transparent publishing practices and ethical editorial standards in accordance with recommendations from the Committee on Publication Ethics and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.
All accepted manuscripts undergo editorial quality checks and scientific peer review before publication.