Journal Business Model

1. Overview

Journal of Sanitas et Salutem is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal focusing on health sciences, medical research, and public health. The journal operates under a non-profit, open-access publishing model with the primary aim of disseminating high-quality, ethical, and impactful health research to a global audience.

2. Access and Distribution Model

  • The journal adopts a full Open Access model.

  • All published articles are freely accessible online without subscription or paywall restrictions.

  • Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, and use articles for scholarly and non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.

3. Revenue Sources

To ensure operational sustainability while preserving editorial independence, the journal may rely on the following sources:

3.1 Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • APCs may be charged to authors to cover editorial management, peer review, publication, and archiving costs.

  • APC amounts, if applicable, are clearly stated on the journal website prior to submission.

  • Waivers or discounts may be available for authors from certain institutions or regions.

3.2 Institutional Support

  • Financial and administrative support from affiliated universities, research centers, or healthcare institutions.

  • Support may include journal hosting, technical infrastructure, and editorial assistance.

3.3 Grants and Sponsorships

  • Funding from research grants, public health organizations, or academic foundations.

  • Sponsorships do not influence editorial decisions or peer review outcomes.

4. Cost Structure

The journal’s operational costs include:

  • Online journal system (OJS) maintenance and hosting

  • Editorial and peer review management

  • Copyediting, layout, and proofreading

  • DOI registration and metadata management

  • Digital archiving and preservation services

5. Editorial Independence

  • Editorial decisions are made exclusively by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board.

  • Financial contributors have no involvement in editorial or peer review decisions.

  • A clear separation is maintained between editorial activities and business operations.

6. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work.

  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY), as specified on the journal website.

  • Licensing terms are transparent and clearly communicated to authors and readers.

7. Transparency and Accountability

  • The journal publicly discloses its business model, APC policy, and funding sources.

  • Financial operations are conducted ethically and responsibly.

  • The journal complies with transparency requirements of indexing and abstracting services.

8. Long-Term Sustainability

To ensure long-term viability, the journal:

  • Maintains rigorous peer review and editorial standards

  • Expands indexing and abstracting coverage

  • Ensures long-term digital preservation

  • Engages actively with the health and medical research community

9. Ethical Compliance

This business model aligns with:

  • DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines

  • International standards for medical and health research publishing

10. Policy Review

Journal of Sanitas et Salutem reserves the right to revise this business model in response to changes in publishing standards, funding structures, and sustainability requirements.