Aims and scope

QOLAC Medicine is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes outstanding and influential research. It aims to present the latest advances in clinical practice in an accessible format for busy clinicians. The journal welcomes clinical studies in Neurology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Hematology, Oncology and Intensive Care Medicine. 

Open Access

QOLAC Medicine provides open access to all published articles without subscription charges or registration barriers. Further information about open access can be found here.

The authors of the articles hold the copyright and have granted permission for third parties to use, reproduce, or disseminate the article under QOLAC Medicine license agreement.

Article-processing charges (APC)

Open-access publishing is not without costs. Authors who publish with QOLAC Medicine are required to pay an article-processing charge (APC), which varies depending on the type of article and the level of service selected. The charges are $1000.00/$1500.00/$2000.00 for each article accepted for publication. Additionally, VAT or local taxes may apply. 

QOLAC Medicine offers an open-access membership program for corresponding authors whose institutions are enrolled. The program may cover some or all of the publication costs (more information is available on our membership page). In the case of authors from low-income countries, we waive charges as a regular practice. For authors from other countries who do not have sufficient funds, we may provide waivers or discounts on a case-by-case basis. After the submission process, authors can request a waiver or discount. For more information, please refer to our article-processing charge page. 

You can find more information about research funders and institutions that provide funding for article processing charges (APCs). Please visit QOLAC Medicine funding and support services page for more relevant information. 

QOLAC Medicine also offers open-access agreements that allow institutions to cover the cost of open-access publishing. You can check your eligibility by reviewing our open-access agreements. 

To learn more about article processing charges, you can visit our Journal Pricing FAQs page. 

Last update: February 20, 2024