Article Processing Charge

Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) is committed to providing high-quality, open-access publishing services without imposing any financial barriers on authors. In line with our mission to promote equitable access to scholarly knowledge, the journal does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APC) for the submission, peer review, or publication of articles.

1. No Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • Zero APC: Authors submitting their manuscripts to Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) will not be required to pay any fees at any stage of the publishing process. This includes submission, review, revision, and publication.

  • Free Access and Publication: As an open-access journal, all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. This ensures that research can be disseminated widely without any financial barriers, and authors retain full copyright over their work under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

2. Transparency in Publication Costs

  • Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) is funded by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, which ensures that the journal can provide high-quality publishing services without charging authors any fees. This funding model supports the journal's commitment to maintaining open access for all research articles.

  • The journal does not generate revenue through author fees, subscriptions, or pay-per-view charges. Instead, it focuses on maintaining high editorial standards, robust peer review, and global accessibility of published content.

3. Author Benefits

  • No Hidden Fees: Authors submitting to Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) will not encounter any hidden fees or additional charges throughout the publishing process. This ensures that financial considerations do not impact the submission or decision-making process.

  • Increased Visibility: By providing free and immediate access to all published content, MKA enhances the visibility and impact of research, allowing authors to share their work with a broader audience, including researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

4. Commitment to Open Science

  • As part of our commitment to open science and knowledge sharing, Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) ensures that all research articles are available without charge, supporting the broader academic community's access to high-quality, peer-reviewed research.

  • The journal encourages the submission of manuscripts from researchers worldwide, regardless of their institutional or financial background, to ensure diverse contributions to the scientific community.