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September 10, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Variability in article processing charges of open-access publishing across medical specialties

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Hybrid journals have higher article processing charges, averaging $4,248, compared to $2,909 for open-access journals.
The study found significant variability in article processing charges across medical specialties, particularly high in hematology/oncology.
Weak positive correlations were identified between article processing charges and journal impact factor, indicating limited influence of prestige on costs.
Journal impact factor and the proportion of open-access publications accounted for only 14.1% of the variability in article processing charges.

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Observational analysis reveals that hybrid journals incur higher article processing charges in open-access publishing, suggesting disparities in costs across medical specialties.

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Tocco et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c19f9c54b1d3bfb60db57d https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320684

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Observational analysis reveals that hybrid journals incur higher article processing charges in open-access publishing, suggesting disparities in costs across medical specialties.

Variability in article processing charges of open-access publishing across medical specialties

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Variability in article processing charges of open-access publishing across medical specialties

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