Open Access Policy
Fully Open AccessOur Commitment to Open Science
Nutrient Cycling and Climate Change is a platinum open‑access journal: all articles are freely available to readers immediately upon publication, with no subscription or paywall barriers. We believe that unfettered access to research accelerates discovery and benefits humanity.
What does open access mean?
Anyone with an internet connection can read, download, copy, distribute, and cite our articles, subject to proper attribution. Authors retain copyright and we use Creative Commons licenses (CC BY 4.0) to ensure broad reuse.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
To sustain open access and cover editorial, production, and hosting costs, the journal charges an APC only after acceptance.
| Category | Fee | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Local authors (developing countries) | USD 150 / PKR 25,000 | Upon acceptance |
| International authors (high‑income) | USD 450 | Upon acceptance |
| Special issue invited papers | Waived / 50% discount | — |
* Fee waivers are automatically granted to authors from countries classified as low‑income by the World Bank. No author is turned away for inability to pay.
Color figures / supplementary data
Color figures and extensive supplementary materials are published online at no extra cost. Print versions (if requested) may incur a small production fee.
Copyright & Licensing
Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0)
All articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, which allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as proper credit is given to the original authors and the journal.
Authors retain full copyright and grant the journal right of first publication.
Data Authenticity Verification
Our verification pledge
As part of our commitment to reproducibility, the journal may request raw data, analytical protocols, and metadata during review. Datasets should be deposited in recognized public repositories (e.g., Zenodo, Figshare) whenever possible. This policy strengthens confidence in published results and fosters open science.
Peer Review under Open Access
Double‑anonymized review
Authors and reviewers identities are hidden. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.
Transparent timeline
First decision in 3–5 weeks; accepted papers published online within 10 days of final edit.
Why publish open access with us?
Article types & word limits
| Type | Max words | Abstract |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research | 7,000 | 250 |
| Review | 10,000 | 300 |
| Short Communication | 3,000 | 150 |
| Perspective / Commentary | 2,500 | 150 |
| Data Note | 2,000 | 150 |