All articles accepted and published in Brain Conflux are fully Open Access, ensuring immediate and unrestricted access to cutting-edge research. Our commitment to open science means that all published content is freely available to read, download, and share without barriers, advancing the global exchange of scientific knowledge and promoting research collaboration across institutions and borders.

Standard Publication Fee

Effective January 1, 2025, accepted manuscripts will be subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support the costs of rigorous peer review, editorial services, and technical infrastructure required for high-quality open access publishing.

Standard APC: ¥2,000 RMB per accepted article

This fee covers comprehensive editorial services including peer review coordination, copyediting, typesetting, XML and PDF generation, metadata creation, digital object identifier (DOI) assignment, and long-term digital preservation of published content.

APC Waiver for Experimental Research

Brain Conflux is committed to promoting high-quality experimental research that advances our understanding of life sciences through direct observation and experimentation. Manuscripts presenting original experimental data qualify for a complete waiver of article processing charges.

Qualifying Experimental Research

• Laboratory-based experimental studies
• Field research with controlled experimental design
• Clinical trials and intervention studies
• Controlled observational studies with experimental components
• Methodological studies presenting novel experimental techniques

This initiative supports researchers conducting empirical studies and encourages the submission of high-quality experimental work that contributes substantially to scientific knowledge. Waiver eligibility is determined during the editorial review process based on the manuscript's experimental content and methodology.

APC Waiver Application Process

Authors seeking APC waivers should:

1. Clearly indicate experimental research waiver request during submission
2. Provide detailed methodology section highlighting experimental components
3. Include comprehensive data presentation demonstrating experimental findings
4. Submit supporting documentation if requested by editorial team

Waiver decisions are made by the editorial team based on manuscript content and are communicated to authors along with the final acceptance decision.

The article processing charges quoted above are base prices and do not include applicable taxes. Additional charges may apply based on your jurisdiction and tax status. Authors and institutions are responsible for understanding their local tax obligations related to publication charges.

Tax Identification Requirements

Authors or institutions with VAT, GST, or other sales tax identification numbers must provide this information during the payment process to ensure proper tax calculation and compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Tax Exemption Documentation

Tax-exempt organizations will receive detailed instructions during payment processing regarding the submission of tax exemption certificates or other required documentation. Our billing team will work with exempt organizations to ensure proper documentation and processing.

For questions regarding tax calculations or exemptions, please contact our billing department at billing@brainconflux.com before completing payment processing.

Brain Conflux operates under a comprehensive open access publishing model that ensures maximum accessibility and impact for published research while maintaining rigorous academic standards and protecting author rights.

Creative Commons Attribution License

All accepted articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, the most permissive open access license available. This licensing framework provides the following benefits:

• Allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of the work
• Permits commercial and non-commercial applications
• Requires only proper attribution to the original authors
• Facilitates maximum research impact and knowledge dissemination
• Enables derivative works and adaptations with attribution
• Supports compliance with funder open access mandates

Copyright Retention

Authors retain copyright of their published work under the CC BY license. This means authors maintain ownership while granting the public permission to use the work under the specified license terms. Authors may freely reuse their own published content for any purpose, including commercial applications.

Funder Requirements

Authors funded by organizations with specific Creative Commons licensing requirements should verify compliance during the submission process. Our editorial team will work with authors to ensure adherence to funder mandates while maintaining our open access commitment. Common funder requirements include:

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) public access policy compliance
• European Research Council (ERC) open access requirements
• Wellcome Trust open access policy adherence
• Gates Foundation open access requirements
• Institutional open access mandates

Long-term Digital Preservation

Brain Conflux is committed to ensuring the long-term accessibility and preservation of published research. All articles are permanently archived in multiple digital preservation systems to guarantee persistent access to scientific content.

Repository Deposit

Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles in:

• Institutional repositories
• Disciplinary repositories (e.g., PubMed Central)
• National and international archives
• Funder-specified repositories

The CC BY license facilitates unrestricted repository deposit, enabling authors to comply with institutional and funder requirements while maximizing research visibility and impact.

Payment Methods

Brain Conflux accepts the following payment methods:

• Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
• Bank transfers (domestic and international)
• Institutional purchase orders
• Electronic payment systems

Billing Timeline

Article processing charges are invoiced upon manuscript acceptance and must be paid before final publication. Authors will receive detailed billing information including payment instructions, due dates, and invoice numbers to facilitate institutional processing.

Financial Hardship Considerations

Authors experiencing financial hardship may request payment deferrals or alternative payment arrangements. Such requests should be submitted to the editorial office along with supporting documentation and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Questions About Open Access Publishing?

Our editorial team is committed to supporting authors through the open access publication process. Contact us for guidance on APCs, licensing, or any aspect of our publishing model.

General Inquiries: editorial@brainconflux.com

Billing Questions: billing@brainconflux.com

APC Waiver Requests: waivers@brainconflux.com

Technical Support: support@brainconflux.com