Price Policy

International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD)
Hala Publishing Group

The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD), published by Dr. Hala Publishing Group, is committed to producing high-quality, peer-reviewed content while promoting equitable access to knowledge through an open-access model. This pricing structure reflects our dedication to transparency, inclusivity, and academic integrity.

Open Access Commitment

All IJCHMD content is published as open access—immediately and permanently available to all without subscription fees or paywalls. This supports global visibility, impact, and collaboration across disciplines.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • First Issue (Pilot Edition):
    The inaugural issue was published free of charge, receiving over 40 submissions from researchers spanning five continents, with 16 articles accepted following rigorous double-blind peer review.

  • Subsequent Issues:
    Beginning with the second issue, a flat APC of 150 USD per article applies across all journals under Hala Publishing Group. This fee covers:

    • Double-blind peer review and editorial management

    • Scientific editing and typesetting

    • DOI assignment and long-term digital archiving

    • Hosting on our open-access platform

    • Submission system management and indexing support

There are no fees for submission, resubmission, or peer review. APC waivers or reductions may be considered for authors from underrepresented or low-income regions.

Subscription Policy

IJCHMD and its sister journals do not charge subscription fees. All content is freely accessible to readers worldwide to remove barriers to scientific advancement.

Creative Commons Licensing

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), enabling:

  • Free use, sharing, and adaptation of content

  • Commercial use with proper attribution

  • Required disclosure of changes to the original work

For commercial reuse beyond this scope, authors or readers may contact the editorial team directly.

Journal Network Under Hala Publishing Group

All journals under the group follow the same APC structure and adhere to international editorial and ethical publishing standards. These include:

  1. The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD)

  2. Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine & Dentistry Journal (PAMD-J)

  3. Journal of AI in Clinical Innovation (JAICI)

  4. Middle Eastern and North African Journal of Dentistry & Oral Sciences (MENA-JDOS)

Each journal publishes three issues per year, with six peer-reviewed articles per issue, ensuring focused, high-quality content.

Policy Review

Our pricing and publishing policies are regularly reviewed to remain aligned with open-access principles, sustainability goals, and ethical publication practices. Updates will be reflected on our official website.

Contact

For questions regarding APCs, editorial collaboration, or institutional licensing, please contact:
hashim@drhalamedicalgroup.com