Aims and Scope
Founded in the summer of 2020, Medical hypothesis, discovery & innovation in optometry, is a quarterly, open-access, double-blind external peer-reviewed journal that considers publications related to optometry. The aim is to present a scientific medium of communication for researchers in the field of optometry. The journal is of interest to a broad audience of visual scientists and publishes original articles, reviews, case reports, and commentaries after a rigorous peer-review process, with a greater interest in original articles. The journal is affiliated with and published by the "IVORC" (Registration File Number: 803630055), a registered non-profit corporation in Austin, Texas, United States. We provide English editing for papers as a complimentary, free-of-charge service. The journal has a plan for electronic backup and long-term digital preservation of its content. This plan ensures continued access to the main articles through CLOCKSS, secured by an official archiving contract (contract number: 1015586). Our journal is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), which allows for the copying and redistribution of the material for non-commercial purposes, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Coverage: Optometry
Abbreviation: Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Optom
LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2020203045
Publication history: Began with: Vol. 1, No. 1 (2020)
Current frequency: Quarterly
ISSN: 2693-8391
LCCN: 2020203045
Discipline: Optometry
Language: English
Publisher: International Virtual Ophthalmic Research Center (IVORC), registered non-profit corporation, in Texas, United States.
Frequency: Quarterly
Open access: Yes
Advertising Policy: We do not accept advertisements.
Ombudsman Department: info@ivorc.com
Article Processing Charge:
Since its establishment in 2020, this journal has not charged authors any Article Processing Charges (APCs). This no-APC policy remains in effect for all submissions from all countries through 31 December 2025. During this period, all publication costs are fully funded by IVORC, and authors are not required to pay any fees.
While the journal's standard APC is set at USD 2,750 (EUR 2,400)—covering all article types with no additional charges for word count, page length, or supplementary materials—this fee has been fully waived for the duration of the stated period. The APC waiver policy will be reviewed at the end of 2025, and any future changes will be announced in advance.
Editorial decisions are made independently of fees or waiver status, and the peer review process remains focused on the quality and originality of research. These policies are designed to ensure the financial sustainability of the journal while upholding fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.
Note: If you have any questions about the APC payment process, please contact our editorial office at optometry@mehdijournal.com.
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