Introduction

Homeostasis is committed to providing high-quality, peer-reviewed research to the global community without subscription barriers. Our funding model relies on article processing charges (APCs) to cover the costs associated with the publication process. Below, we outline the fees and policies for the journal.

Temporary APC Waiver

To support the dissemination of research and encourage submissions, we are pleased to announce that the journal will waive APCs for articles accepted for publication until January 1, 2030. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers and support the global research community. After January 1, 2030, to support the cost of editorial management, peer review, copyediting, typesetting, long-term archiving, and journal website maintenance, we will charge APCs for accepted articles and the APC will vary depending on the manuscript types.

Costs Covered by APCs

The APCs charged are essential to cover the various costs associated with high-quality academic publishing. These include:
• Editorial management: Salaries and stipends for Editors, editorial staff, and administrative support.
• Peer review: Coordination and management of the peer review process, including communication with reviewers and handling of review reports.
• Copyediting and proofreading: Ensuring the manuscript is free from grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors and conforms to the journal's style guide.
• Typesetting: Formatting the manuscript to meet the journal's layout standards, including the preparation of figures, tables, and supplementary materials.
• Online hosting and maintenance: Costs for hosting the journal's website, maintaining the online submission system, and ensuring long-term archiving of published articles.
• Indexing and DOI registration: Fees associated with registering DOIs and ensuring that articles are indexed in major databases.
• Marketing and promotion: Activities to increase the visibility and accessibility of the journal's content, including social media promotion and participation in academic conferences.
• Technical infrastructure: Maintenance and updates of the software and hardware used for the submission system, peer review process, and online publication.
• Long-term archiving: Ensuring that all published articles are archived in a permanent and reliable manner.

Updated in September, 2025