Membership Program

Membership Program – ESTEM Inc.

1. Overview

The ESTEM Inc. Membership Program is designed to support researchers, institutions, and organizations by providing structured benefits that facilitate open-access publishing. The program encourages long-term collaboration, improves publication efficiency, and supports sustainable scholarly communication.

Membership does not influence editorial decisions and operates independently of the peer-review process.

2. Purpose of the Membership Program

The primary objectives of the ESTEM Inc. Membership Program are to:

  • Support authors with cost-effective open-access publishing options

  • Encourage institutional participation in open science initiatives

  • Promote ethical, high-quality scholarly publishing

  • Strengthen long-term academic and research collaborations

3. Eligibility

The Membership Program is open to:

  • Individual researchers and scholars

  • Academic and research institutions

  • Universities, colleges, and teaching hospitals

  • Research organizations and professional societies

Membership approval is subject to verification and compliance with ESTEM Inc. policies.

4. Types of Membership

a. Individual Membership

Designed for independent researchers, faculty members, and scholars.

Benefits may include:

  • APC discounts on accepted manuscripts

  • Priority publication support

  • Access to publication updates and journal announcements

b. Institutional Membership

Designed for universities, research institutes, hospitals, and organizations.

Benefits may include:

  • APC support or discounted publication fees for affiliated authors

  • Centralized billing and invoicing

  • Institutional recognition on the ESTEM Inc. website

  • Support for open-access compliance and repository deposits

5. Membership Benefits

Depending on membership type, benefits may include:

  • Reduced Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • Streamlined manuscript handling and communication

  • Open-access publishing without embargo

  • Enhanced visibility of institutional research output

  • Long-term archiving and indexing readiness

Specific benefits and fee structures are outlined in individual membership agreements.

6. Membership Fees and Duration

  • Membership fees vary based on type and scope

  • Memberships are offered on an annual basis unless otherwise stated

  • All fees and benefits are disclosed transparently prior to enrollment

7. Editorial Independence and Ethics

Membership status does not guarantee acceptance of manuscripts.
All submissions undergo standard peer review, and editorial decisions are based solely on academic quality, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance.

8. Compliance with Open Access Standards

The Membership Program aligns with international open-access principles, ensuring:

  • No influence on editorial decision-making

  • Transparent APC policies

  • Adherence to ethical publishing standards

9. Termination and Changes

ESTEM Inc. reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership in cases of:

  • Policy violations

  • Misuse of membership benefits

  • Breach of ethical or academic standards

Membership terms, benefits, and fees may be revised with prior notice.

10. How to Apply

Interested individuals or institutions may apply for membership by contacting the ESTEM Inc. Membership Team with relevant details regarding affiliation and publishing needs.

11. Contact Information

Membership & Institutional Support Team
ESTEM Inc.

📧 Email: membership@esteminc.com
🌐 Website: www.esteminc.com