International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD)
Hala Publishing Group
Open Access Commitment
The International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD) operates under a full open-access model. All published content is made immediately and permanently available to readers worldwide without subscription fees or access restrictions. This ensures maximum visibility, accessibility, and global dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Author Charges & Fees
IJCHMD is committed to full transparency regarding all potential charges to authors from submission through publication.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
The standard Article Processing Charge (APC) for IJCHMD is:
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USD 150 per accepted article
This APC covers:
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Double-blind peer review and editorial management
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Scientific editing and typesetting
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DOI assignment and indexing support
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Digital hosting and long-term archiving
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Submission and manuscript management systems
Current APC Waiver Policy
At present, IJCHMD is offering a full waiver of the APC (USD 150) for all accepted articles as part of Hala Publishing Group’s academic impact initiative, aimed at supporting researchers globally and encouraging high-quality submissions.
Following the successful implementation of this initiative in Volume 1, the Editor-in-Chief and the IJCHMD editorial team have elected to extend this waiver to Volume 2, in alignment with the journal’s vision of promoting equitable access to scientific publishing and fostering inclusive global research participation.
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Waiver Amount: 100% (USD 150 fully waived)
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Eligibility: All authors submitting during the active waiver period
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Time Period: Valid for Volume 2 (current publication cycle), subject to future review and formal announcement by the editorial board
Statement of Current Charges
During the active waiver period, IJCHMD does not charge any fees to authors at any stage of the publication process.
This includes:
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Submission Fees: None
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Editorial Processing Charges: None
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Article Processing Charges (APCs): Fully waived (USD 150 standard fee currently waived)
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Peer Review Fees: None
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Page Charges: None
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Color Figure Charges: None
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Resubmission Fees: None
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Fast-Track Processing Fees: None
There are no hidden or additional charges from submission to publication.
Article Withdrawal Policy
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Authors may withdraw their manuscript free of charge prior to the initiation of peer review
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During the current APC waiver period, no withdrawal fees are applied at any stage
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In the event that withdrawal fees are introduced in the future, such fees will:
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Be clearly stated in advance, and
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Not exceed the applicable APC (USD 150)
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Subscription Policy
IJCHMD does not charge subscription fees. All content remains freely accessible to readers worldwide.
Creative Commons Licensing
All articles are published under the:
Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This permits:
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Free access, sharing, and redistribution
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Adaptation for non-commercial purposes
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Mandatory attribution to authors and the journal
Commercial use requires prior written permission from the editorial office.
Journal Network Under Hala Publishing Group
All journals under Hala Publishing Group follow the same APC structure and ethical publishing standards:
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International Journal of Comprehensive Health, Medicine & Dentistry (IJCHMD)
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Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine & Dentistry Journal (PAMD-J)
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Journal of AI in Clinical Innovation (JAICI)
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Middle Eastern and North African Journal of Dentistry & Oral Sciences (MENA-JDOS)
Policy Review
This pricing policy is reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with open-access standards, sustainability goals, and ethical publishing practices. Any updates will be clearly reflected on the journal’s official website.
Contact
For inquiries regarding author charges, waivers, or editorial collaboration:
editor.ijchmd@drhalamedicalgroup.com