The International Journal of Clinical Studies and Medical Research (IJCSMR) operates under an Open Access publishing model to ensure that published research remains freely accessible to readers worldwide. To support editorial management, peer review administration, production, online hosting, and long-term archiving, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to accepted manuscripts.

APC Amount

An Article Processing Charge of USD 300 is applicable for all manuscripts accepted for publication in the journal.

When Payment is Required

Authors are required to pay the APC only after their manuscript has successfully completed the peer-review process and has been formally accepted for publication. Submission of manuscripts is free of charge, and no fees are charged during the initial review process.

What the APC Covers

The APC contributes to:

• Editorial and administrative processing
• Peer review management
• Online publication and hosting
• Open access dissemination
• Digital archiving and maintenance

Refund Policy

Once an article has been accepted and processed for publication, APC payments are generally non-refundable. Requests for refunds will be considered only under exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the editorial office.

Payment Assistance

Authors who have questions regarding APC payments, invoices, or payment procedures may contact the journal support team at support@ijcsmr.co.ke.

Policy Updates

The journal reserves the right to revise its APC structure when necessary. Any changes will be announced through the journal website and will not affect manuscripts already under processing.