Authors who submit articles intended for publication in FM are expected to cover page expenses. These funds will cover costs associated with proofreading by staff, file management, and publication infrastructure.
This arrangement provides sustainable funding so that we can continue to provide high-quality, peer-reviewed articles without charge to readers on the web – ensuring that articles receive the highest exposure and potential impact associated with open access publishing.
The page expense amounts are as follows (request amounts last set on 1st January 2024):
Although estimated expenses are subject to change, the rate associated with a specific article remains fixed based on the information that was posted on this site at the time of submission. The number of pages is based on the published version of an article, not on the submitted version (for instance, when page breaks are changed and when images are enlarged for easier viewing).
Direct bank transfer (recommended) – the invoice will be sent to the corresponding author for individual or institutional payment.
PayPal – the link will be sent to the corresponding author where the credit card can be directly used. PayPal system can be used even if the author does not have a PayPal account. FM will add 5% surcharge for authors selecting this form of payment.