Publication fees support editorial processing, manuscript preparation, language proofreading, open-access publication with indexing in PubMed, printing, and distribution of the journal to libraries.
Charges
Standard typed manuscript page:120 PLN + 23% VAT
The fee is calculated based on the number of pages of the submitted manuscript (including references, tables, figures, and their captions), excluding the automatically generated title page.
Manuscripts must follow the journal formatting requirements (Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spacing, 2.5 cm margins, continuous line numbering).
Any deviations will be adjusted by the Editorial Office for billing purposes.
Maximum length:
- 31 pages (review article)
- 21 pages (original article)
- 6 pages (short communication)
Additional typed manuscript page: 240 PLN + 23% VAT
Each page exceeding the standard length is subject to an additional charge.
Additional pages are allowed only with prior approval of the Editorial Office.
Manuscripts exceeding the standard length without prior approval may be rejected.
Colour figures
Colour page: 800 PLN + 23% VAT
Half colour page: 400 PLN + 23% VAT
Colour charges are based on the total area of colour figures on a manuscript page.
Pages containing colour figures are charged as colour pages and are not counted as standard manuscript pages.
If the colour area exceeds half of a page, a full-page charge applies.
Multi-panel figures are evaluated based on total size.
Figures with more than four panels within a half-page area may be charged as a full page.
Figures and tables – billing rules
Figures, tables, and their captions included in the manuscript are counted towards the total length.
Figures appearing multiple times are counted only once.
If different sizes are used, the largest version is counted.
The final calculation is determined by the Editorial Office.
Publication policy
Publication fees are mandatory for all accepted manuscripts.
The journal does not grant fee waivers.
Fee reductions are available only through reviewer reward vouchers.
By submitting a manuscript, authors accept the obligation to pay publication fees upon acceptance.
Withdrawal after acceptance does not release authors from payment obligations.
The Editorial Office may invoice costs incurred prior to withdrawal.
General rules
The final number of pages is determined by the Editorial Office based on the submitted manuscript.
For non-Polish authors, fees are converted to euros according to the PLN-EUR exchange rate on the invoice date.
In accordance with the policy of the University of Warmia and Mazury, payment is accepted exclusively by bank transfer to the account indicated on the invoice.
All bank charges and transfer fees must be covered by the payer.
Failure to pay the full amount (including bank charges) or delays in payment may result in withholding publication in the scheduled issue.
Important notice
The publication fees have been updated and apply to manuscripts submitted from 1 April 2026.