PCP Publication Charge Update: Streamlined Pricing and Enhanced Member Benefits
Plant & Cell Physiology (PCP) was founded in 1959. Now, under a publishing agreement with Oxford University Press (OUP), it has grown into one of the top journals in the field of plant science, accepting submissions from around the world.
In 2023, PCP significantly revised its article publication charge structure to offer a clearer and more cost-effective pricing model. In particular, JSPP members enjoy attractive discounts and charge waivers.
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PCP Publication Charge Discounts for Members
PCP Publication Charge Discounts for Members
Key Points of the Revision
1. OA Publication (Freely Available Online)
- Non-members: The Article Processing Charge (APC) is US$3,085.
- JSPP members: APC is discounted by 20% (US$2,468 after discount).
- If the corresponding author’s institution has a Read & Publish agreement with OUP, the APC may be waived.
2. Non-OA Publication (Subscription-based)
- Non-members: A flat rate of US$50 per page (e.g., a 10-page article costs US$500).
- JSPP members: No publication charge.
- Invited articles: No publication charge.
Charge Comparison (Previous vs. Revised)
| Previous (Before 2023) | Revised (Effective from August 2024) | ||
| OA Publication | JSPP members | APC US$2,995 | APC US$2,468 (20% discount) |
| Non-members | APC US$2,995 | APC US$3,085 | |
| Non-OA Publication | JSPP members | Basic charge £150 + Excess page charge £100 e.g., 10 pages = £350 |
No charge |
| Non-members | Basic charge £300 + Excess page charge £200 e.g., 10 pages = £700 |
Flat rate US$50 per page e.g., 10 pages = US$500 |
Why Choose PCP?
- Clear charge structure: A uniform per-page charge simplifies cost calculation.
- Reduced financial burden: Submit to a high-quality international journal at a competitive cost.
- JSPP member benefits: Members receive charge waivers for non-OA publications along with additional benefits.
PCP is an ideal platform for publishing diverse research in the field of plant science to an international audience. With the revised publication charges, your work can now reach an even broader global readership. We invite you to consider submitting your research to PCP.
- *Payment of publication charges can be made via bank transfer or credit card.
- *All charges are set in US dollars rather than British pounds (payments made online will be converted at the current market exchange rate).
