Rock Mechanics Letters is committed to the principles of Open Access (OA), ensuring that all published research is freely accessible to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. To maintain the quality and sustainability of our publishing operations, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to manuscripts accepted for publication.

APC Overview

• Standard APC:  fully waived unitil January 01, 2026
  The standard APC covers the full cost of the peer review, editing, typesetting, and publication processes, ensuring that the final article is freely available to the global research community.

• Fully Waived APC Until 2026:
  To support the dissemination of high-quality research and foster broad participation in our journal, the APC is fully waived for all accepted manuscripts until January 01, 2026.

• Discounts and Waivers:
  Rock Mechanics Letters is dedicated to supporting researchers from all backgrounds. We offer discounts and waivers in specific circumstances:

  • Low-Income Countries: Authors from countries classified by the World Bank as low-income may apply for a full or partial waiver.

  • Special Considerations: We offer discounts to early-career researchers and unfunded authors on a case-by-case basis.

  • Institutional Agreements: Institutions that have agreements with Rock Mechanics Letters may benefit from reduced APCs. Authors affiliated with these institutions should contact the editorial office for more information.

• Payment Process
  Once your article has been accepted for publication, you will receive an invoice for the APC. Payment can be made via credit card or bank transfer. Only official invoices issued by Vance Press (@vancepress.com) are valid. We do not authorize any third party to collect the APCs. 

Links

• Open access policy
• Research and Publication Ethics
• Guide for Authors
• Editorial Process