1. What is the membership validity period?
All membership plans are valid for 12 months from the date of successful activation/payment.
2. Who can apply for membership?
Memberships are open to authors, researchers, academicians, clinicians, students, institutions, hospitals, research organizations, and industry professionals.
3. Can I hold multiple memberships at the same time?
No. Each user may maintain only one active membership plan at a time.
4. Can I upgrade my membership later?
Yes. Members may request an upgrade to a higher plan during the active membership period, subject to administrative approval and applicable pricing adjustments.
5. What benefits are included in the membership plans?
Membership plans may include APC discounts, free publication opportunities, publication support benefits, certificates, and access to selected publishing advantages based on the chosen plan.
6. Are APC discounts available for all article types?
APC discounts primarily apply to eligible Research and Review Articles. Additional discounts may also apply to selected article categories as specified under the membership plan.
7. Can unused publication benefits be carried forward?
No. Unused publication benefits, APC discounts, or membership privileges cannot be transferred or extended after the membership expires.
8. Does membership guarantee manuscript acceptance?
No. All manuscripts undergo independent peer review and editorial evaluation. Membership does not influence editorial decisions or publication acceptance.
9. Can previously submitted manuscripts be considered under membership benefits?
Yes. Authors may request consideration for applying membership benefits to previously submitted manuscripts, subject to editorial and administrative approval.
10. Can I cancel my membership after activation?
Membership plans are generally non-cancellable after activation. However, cancellation requests submitted within 30 days of activation may be reviewed administratively.
11. Are membership fees refundable?
Membership fees are generally non-refundable once benefits or services have been utilized, except under approved administrative circumstances.
12. Who can apply for institutional or corporate memberships?
Institutional and corporate memberships are available for universities, hospitals, research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology organizations, industrial R&D departments, and other research-focused organizations.
13. Can institutions enroll multiple members under one plan?
Yes. Eligible institutional or corporate plans may allow multiple users or publication benefits under a single membership agreement, based on the selected package.
14. How can I contact the membership support team?
For membership assistance, plan upgrades, billing queries, or publication support, please contact the official support team through the contact information available on the website.
