JBBS Membership & Author Benefits
Flexible Publishing Solutions for Researchers, Institutions, and Scientific Communities
Unlock Unlimited Open Access Publishing
The Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science (JBBS) membership program offers cost-effective, streamlined solutions for researchers and institutions committed to open-access publishing. Our membership plans eliminate financial barriers, simplify administrative processes, and provide exclusive benefits that support your research dissemination goals.
Whether you're an individual researcher, university, research institute, or scientific society, JBBS membership provides flexible options tailored to your publishing needs and budget.
Open-access publishing is essential for maximizing research impact, but article processing charges (APCs) can create budget uncertainties. JBBS membership addresses this challenge by offering predictable costs, administrative efficiency, and enhanced value for active publishers.
Cost Savings & Budget Predictability
Eliminate per-article APC payments with unlimited or high-volume publishing options. Membership provides substantial savings for researchers publishing multiple articles annually, transforming unpredictable costs into fixed, plannable expenses.
Administrative Efficiency
Streamline publishing workflows by removing repetitive payment processing. Members bypass APC invoicing for covered articles, reducing administrative burden on authors, grant managers, and institutional finance departments.
Multi-Journal Access
JBBS memberships extend across all Open Access Pub journals, providing flexibility to publish interdisciplinary work without additional APC considerations.
Enhanced Visibility
Institutional and society memberships include free advertising of events, conferences, and news on journal websites, increasing visibility within the global scientific community.
Certificate Recognition
All members receive official membership certificates within one month of registration, providing formal recognition for CVs, institutional reporting, and research impact documentation.
Support Early-Career Researchers
Membership funds contribute to grants and financial aid for young scholars and researchers, supporting the next generation of scientific innovation.
JBBS offers five distinct membership categories designed to accommodate diverse publishing needs:
- Annual Membership: Budget-friendly option for occasional publishers (1 article/year)
- Individual Membership: Unlimited publishing for active individual researchers
- Institutional/University Membership: High-volume publishing for academic institutions
- Scientific Societies/Industries Membership: Maximum capacity for large organizations
- Lifetime Membership: 10-year commitment with annual publication entitlement
| Membership Type | Article Capacity | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 1 article/year | $1,800 | N/A | N/A |
| Individual | Unlimited | $5,100 | $8,000 | $12,000 |
| Institute/University | 10 articles/year | $8,100 | $12,200 | $15,600 |
| Scientific Societies/Industries | 15 articles/year | $12,100 | $16,000 | $20,000 |
Price: $1,800 USD per year
Annual membership serves researchers with moderate publishing frequency, providing coverage for one manuscript submission per year without APC charges. Ideal for scholars building publication portfolios.
- One manuscript submission per year included (no APC)
- Additional submissions charged at standard APC rates
- Combined PDF of all journal issues annually
- Automatic renewal option available
Duration: 10 years | Price: Contact [email protected]
Lifetime membership provides annual publication entitlement with long-term cost stability. This option suits established researchers planning sustained careers in active publication.
- One manuscript per year throughout 10-year period
- Additional submissions at standard APC rates
- Combined PDF of all issues annually
- Fixed cost protection against future APC increases
Who it's for: Post-doctoral fellows, research scholars, assistant/associate professors, professors, and active researchers
Pricing: $5,100 (1 year) | $8,000 (3 years) | $12,000 (5 years)
Individual membership provides unlimited article submissions to any Open Access Pub journal, making it the most cost-effective solution for prolific researchers. This membership supports independent scholars who publish across multiple journals or lead collaborative projects.
- Unlimited article submissions as primary author
- 50% discount on APC, when member is co-author (not primary)
- Official Individual Membership certificate
- Priority editorial handling for submissions
- Invitation to serve as reviewer or guest editor
- Complimentary access to webinars and training
- Recognition in journal member directory
Who it's for: Universities, research institutes, academic departments, and medical centers worldwide
Pricing: $8,100 (1 year) | $12,200 (3 years) | $15,600 (5 years)
Article Capacity: 10 articles per year across all institutional researchers
Institutional membership enables universities and research institutes to support faculty, staff, and student open-access publishing through centralized funding. This simplifies grant management and demonstrates institutional commitment to open science.
- 10 article submissions per year from any institutional researchers
- Coverage for faculty, postdocs, PhD students, and staff
- Official Institutional Membership certificate
- Free advertising of institutional events and conferences
- Institutional logo featured in journal recognition section
- Quarterly usage reports tracking publication activity
- Dedicated institutional liaison for membership management
Administrative Benefits: Centralize open-access budgets, reducing researcher burden for APC funding. Finance departments benefit from predictable annual costs. Research offices can track institutional publishing productivity through analytics.
Who it's for: Scientific societies, professional associations, research consortia, biotech companies, pharmaceutical industries, and large research organizations
Pricing: $12,100 (1 year) | $16,000 (3 years) | $20,000 (5 years)
Article Capacity: 15 articles per year across all members
Premium membership tier accommodates scientific societies and industries with large publishing volumes. Supports dissemination of society-sponsored research, conference proceedings, and special issues.
- 15 article submissions per year from society/industry members
- Ideal for conference proceedings and special issues
- Official Society/Industry Membership certificate
- Free promotion of events, product launches, and news
- Priority consideration for proposing journal special issues
- Logo prominently featured across journal websites
- Quarterly analytics dashboard tracking activity
- Dedicated account manager for coordination
- Co-branded promotional opportunities
- Invitation for leadership to join editorial board
- Select Membership: Choose the type and duration that fits your needs
- Complete Registration: Submit registration form with details
- Payment: Pay via institutional PO, wire transfer, or credit card
- Activation: Receive confirmation email with member ID
- Certificate: Official certificate provided within 30 days
- Start Publishing: Use member ID when submitting to waive APCs
When submitting manuscripts, members reference their membership ID during submission. The editorial system automatically applies benefits, eliminating APC invoicing. For institutional memberships, authors provide institutional affiliation to access article quotas.
Q: Can membership benefits be shared across collaborators?
A: Individual memberships cover articles where the member is primary/corresponding author. Co-author discounts (50%) apply for non-primary authorship. Institutional and society memberships allow any affiliated researchers to access article quotas.
Q: What if my institution exceeds the annual article limit?
A: Articles exceeding quota are subject to standard APC rates. Institutions can upgrade or purchase additional article bundles.
Q: Do memberships cover submission or publication fees?
A: JBBS has no submission fees. Membership covers article processing charges (APCs) for accepted manuscripts only.
Q: Can I publish in journals outside JBBS?
A: Yes! Memberships extend across all Open Access Pub journals, not just JBBS.
Q: Are refunds available if I don't use my membership?
A: Membership fees are non-refundable. We recommend annual membership if you're uncertain about publishing volume.
Q: How do I track my membership usage?
A: Members access a dedicated portal showing remaining article quotas, submission history, and renewal dates.
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Simplify your open-access publishing, reduce costs, and gain exclusive benefits. Join researchers and institutions worldwide who trust JBBS membership for efficient, high-quality research dissemination.