Acta Oncologica publishes cancer research across the broad field of modern oncology. We welcome research contributions from all parts of the world, target an international audience and offer global reach with all content published open access. Our Nordic signatures commits us to high quality, interest in innovation and a focus on clinical impact. Join us as we continue to investigate, define, share and discuss new knowledge that advances our understanding of cancer and influences tomorrow’s oncology.
Publication Fees
Article Processing Charge (APC)
- The APC concerns only accepted and published articles, there are no submission fees or fees for rejected manuscripts.
- Depending on your location these charges may be subject to local taxes.
- We advise prompt payment of the APC.
Acta Oncologica publishes different types of articles, please see the information below.
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ARTICLE TYPE |
APC IN EURO |
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Original research articles |
€2,300 |
|
Review articles |
€2,300 |
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Short reports |
€1,150 |
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Letter |
€1,150 |
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Commentaries |
Free of charge |
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Editorial |
Free of charge |
Exceptions from standard APC
Consortia
Authors affiliated with institutions that are members of certain consortia agreements, may publish open access articles with discount or at no charge. These initiatives are made possible through an open access agreement between MJS Publishing and the consortia, to streamline and facilitate the publishing process for all involved parties.
To qualify for the consortia arrangements, authors must meet the following criteria:
- Be affiliated with a participating institution
- Serve as the corresponding author for the manuscript
- Conduct the research primarily at the affiliated institution
- Utilize their institutional domain email for both submission and publication
- Additionally, authors must communicate their eligibility to the Editorial office upon manuscript submission.
Consortia agreements
Sweden
Authors in Sweden affiliated with participating BIBSAM institutions may enjoy free publishing. Eligible institutions
Finland
Authors in Finland affiliated with participating participating FinELib institutions may enjoy free publishing. Eligible institutions
Denmark
Authors in Denmark and affiliated with a participating Royal Danish Library National License consortium member institution may receive a 12% discount on the APC.
Eligible institutions
- Aalborg University Library incl. University Hospital
- Aarhus University & University Hospital
- Central Region of Denmark
- Faroe Research Information Service
- North Denmark Region
- Roskilde University
- University College Copenhagen
- University College of Northern Denmark
- University College Southern Denmark
- University of Copenhagen & Copenhagen University Hospital
- University of Southern Denmark incl. University Hospital
- VIA University College
- Zealand Region
Norway
Authors in Norway affiliated with participating Sikt institutions may enjoy free publishing.
Eligible institutions
- Akershus University Hospital
- Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics
- Nofima the food research institute
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Ostfold University College
- Soerlandet Hospital
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
Waivers and other discounts
Authors based in developing countries
The journal offers discounts and waivers to authors from developing countries, as defined by the HINARI/Research4Life waiver policy. The extent of these discounts can range from 50% to 100% of the APC, contingent upon the location of the corresponding author's institution.
Membership discounts
Corresponding authors who are members of one of the Nordic oncology and radiophysics societies (Svensk Onkologisk Förening, Dansk Selskab for Klinisk Onkologi, Norsk onkologisk forening, Finsk Förening för Onkologi, The Icelandic Society of Clinical Oncology or Nordic Association for Clinical Physics) receive 30% discount (as from 1st of July 2025) of the APC.
