Membership

VJ Research Hub is more than a publishing platform. It is a growing academic ecosystem designed to support authors, reviewers, editors, and readers from all over the world. We believe that scholarly publishing should be transparent, accessible, and collaborative. To help sustain that vision and make participation more inclusive, we offer a flexible membership model. Membership at VJ Research Hub is open to individuals and institutions who wish to engage more deeply with our work, contribute to our growth, and benefit from long-term support and involvement.

Our membership program is not a paywall. All published content remains open access and freely available to the global research community, regardless of membership status. Instead, the purpose of our membership structure is to formalize ongoing partnerships and provide meaningful benefits to those who regularly contribute, publish, or collaborate with us. Whether you are an independent researcher, an early-career academic, a faculty member, a journal editor, or an institutional representative, membership offers a way to stay connected, supported, and recognized within our network.

We offer several types of membership: individual researcher membership, reviewer and editorial board membership, and institutional membership. Each type has its own structure and benefits, with the common goal of encouraging participation in a fair and sustainable publishing environment.

For individual researchers, membership provides a range of advantages. Members receive priority consideration for submissions, fast-track peer review when possible, reduced article processing charges (APCs), and direct access to publishing support services. They are also invited to join our reviewer panel or editorial advisory groups, depending on their expertise. We recognize that academic publishing can be both expensive and time-consuming, especially for independent scholars or those from underfunded regions. Membership helps ease this burden by building long-term relationships that reduce costs and improve access.

We also offer special support for early-career researchers. Those who have recently completed postgraduate studies, postdoctoral fellowships, or are in the early years of faculty appointments are eligible for reduced membership rates. In return, they are offered guidance, mentorship, and assistance in navigating the publishing process. This includes advice on structuring articles, responding to peer reviews, selecting appropriate journals, and preparing conference material. We see this as a form of academic solidarity. It is a way of supporting those who are building their careers and ensuring that good research is not held back by lack of institutional access or resources.

Reviewer and editorial board members also benefit from our membership model. We understand the time and effort required to review manuscripts properly. Members of our peer review community receive formal recognition, reviewer certificates, and discounts on future publications. They are also given preference when applying for editorial roles or proposing special issues. For editors and advisors, membership includes administrative support, analytics on journal activity, and invitations to publishing workshops and editorial training events hosted by VJ Research Hub.

Institutional membership is available to universities, research centers, libraries, societies, and academic departments. This type of membership creates a direct partnership between the institution and VJ Research Hub. It provides affiliated authors with partial or full APC waivers, depending on the membership level. Institutions also gain access to detailed metrics, usage statistics, and dedicated liaison support. We work with institutional members to support their publishing goals, including organizing special collections, featuring institutional research highlights, and offering co-branded publishing opportunities.

To make participation clear and accessible, we provide a simple membership fee structure. The costs are structured based on duration and type of membership:

Membership Charges Table

Membership is entirely voluntary. It does not influence the editorial decision-making process. All submissions are reviewed fairly, and all reviewers remain anonymous unless open review is requested by the journal. We maintain a strict separation between financial participation and editorial judgment. The purpose of membership is to build continuity and trust, not to interfere with or replace academic standards.

We also offer customized memberships for conference organizers, academic societies, and collaborative research groups. These short-term or event-specific partnerships are designed to support joint publications, proceedings, special issues, or thematic e-book series. We provide full publishing support for these initiatives, including peer review coordination, formatting, and hosting. Members involved in these collaborations are recognized as contributors to the VJ Research Hub platform and are eligible for ongoing benefits.

Applying for membership is simple. Interested individuals or institutions can contact our membership office with a brief statement of interest, background information, and preferred membership category. Our team will respond with the relevant forms, fee structure, and information package. Membership fees are modest and based on professional status and geography. We also consider fee adjustments for scholars from low- and middle-income countries. We do not want cost to prevent meaningful engagement with our publishing platform.

Members receive regular updates from VJ Research Hub, including newsletters, calls for papers, announcements of special issues, and notices of new journal launches. We also invite members to participate in surveys and feedback exercises that help us improve our editorial and publishing services. Our members play a vital role in shaping the future direction of the platform. Their perspectives, suggestions, and contributions are valued and regularly reflected in our publishing strategies.

As part of our membership commitment, we also host virtual events for members, including webinars, editorial workshops, and Q&A sessions with journal editors. These events provide practical insight into the publishing process and offer opportunities for professional networking. We are especially focused on supporting cross-disciplinary exchange, and our membership community includes researchers from a wide range of academic and applied fields.

For us, membership is not simply a financial arrangement. It is a shared investment in open, ethical, and inclusive academic publishing. It reflects a mutual commitment between the publisher and the researcher to maintain high standards, promote access, and foster global collaboration. We treat our members as partners, not customers, and we strive to provide real value in return for their trust and support.

As VJ Research Hub grows, we are building a broad and diverse community of scholars. Membership helps sustain that growth and ensures that our publishing system remains accountable, responsive, and inclusive. It allows us to offer better services, expand our journal offerings, develop new formats, and continue investing in infrastructure that benefits all users.

We invite you to consider joining us. Whether you are a first-time author, an experienced reviewer, an institutional leader, or an independent researcher working without formal support, there is a space for you at VJ Research Hub. Our membership model is built on openness, fairness, and collaboration. By becoming a member, you help strengthen a platform that exists not just to publish research, but to support the people who produce it.

For inquiries or to request membership details, please contact our editorial office. We are happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.