+ Article Processing Charge (APC)
+All articles published in Life Research (LR) are made openly accessible, allowing readers worldwide to freely read and use the published content.
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In order to cover the costs of editorial handling, peer review, production, online publication, long-term archiving, and journal administration, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 400 will apply to manuscripts accepted on or after July 1, 2026. Payments may be made in US Dollars (USD) or New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
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Any applicable local VAT or other taxes will be charged in accordance with relevant regulations.
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The APC is requested only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication. Please note that no refunds will be issued once acceptance has been confirmed, under any circumstances.
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Fee Discount Application Form
+| Section | +Details | +
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| Full name | ++ |
| Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) | ++ |
| Affiliation/Institution | ++ |
| Email Address | ++ |
| Justification for Discount | +(Please briefly describe your funding situation and reasons for requesting a discount) | +
| Statement of Limited Funding | +☐ Included ☐ Not Included | +
| Signature | ++ |
| Date | ++ |
a. Corresponding authors who have published papers in Life Research within the past three
+ years are eligible for a 15% discount on each subsequent article.
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b. As a reviewer for the Life Research journal, you are eligible for discounts
+ based on an earned point system. Upon completing a review, you will receive a 5% discount toward future
+ submissions. The corresponding points will be deducted from your account upon application of the
+ discount.
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Please note:
+If there are several corresponding authors, it is advisable to designate one as the responsible + corresponding author.
+If a corresponding author qualifies for more than one discount, the most advantageous discount will be + applied, as combining discounts is not permitted.
+Authors submitting manuscripts may choose only one most beneficial discount, and combining discounts is + not permitted.
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