Scope
Neural Computing and Applications publishes research on neural networks, machine learning algorithms, and their practical deployment across science and engineering. The journal focuses on novel architectures, training methods, and applied case studies in pattern recognition, forecasting, optimization, image and signal processing, and intelligent decision-support systems.
What it costs to publish
Optional open access: USD 3,190
Charges differ by publication route. Subscription is not open access; the APC does not include every possible extra charge.
GBP 2,290 · USD 3,190 · EUR 2,590
Publisher price checked. The OA price is fixed at acceptance; applicable taxes are additional. Subscription has no APC but is not open access. Other charges are separate.
Basis / unit: article. Tax terms (source language): VAT or local taxes where applicable
No charge reported for this route
Publisher price checked. The OA price is fixed at acceptance; applicable taxes are additional. Subscription has no APC but is not open access. Other charges are separate.
Basis / unit: article. Tax terms (source language): no APC
Amount not established
Amount not established. Research notes (English): For color in the print version, authors are expected to contribute toward the extra costs. The amount is not published.
Basis / unit: print color illustrations. Tax terms (source language): Not stated.
No charge reported for this route
Source-linked report, not independently confirmed. Research notes (English): Hybrid. No APC on the subscription route. Journal information lists ISSN 1433-3058 and 0941-0643 under Electronic ISSN.
Basis / unit: article. Tax terms (source language): No APC on this route.
No charge reported for this route
Source-linked report, not independently confirmed. Research notes (English): Online publication of color illustrations is free of charge.
Basis / unit: online color illustrations. Tax terms (source language): None stated for online color.
Not established
Research notes (English): Print color contribution is required and the amount is absent from the submission guidelines.
CAPES · Springer Nature (Brazil)
An agreement exists. It is not automatic coverage.
Check before submitting: eligibility depends on your institution, the corresponding author and the article type.
APC, page charges, over-length, S2O: what each one means
- APC
- Article processing charge: a fee per article to publish it open access. It is not the whole cost.
- Page charges
- A fee per printed or typeset page. It can apply with or without an APC.
- Over-length
- Pages beyond a length limit, billed at a different rate. Each page pays one rate, never both.
- S2O
- Subscribe to Open: subscribers keep the journal free to read, decided year by year. Page charges can still apply.
- Agreement
- A deal between an institution or country and a publisher that may cover the APC. Never automatic.
No funds to pay?
Research checked: 2026-10-13Waivers and funding: eligibility is not guaranteed.
- Source-linked policyResearch notes (English), not independently confirmed: No APC waiver for hybrid open access. Subscription route has no APC. The unpublished print-color contribution is not covered by the hybrid APC-waiver statement. OA choice after acceptance. Select subscription after acceptance. Subscription publication without an APC. Hybrid APC. Print color contribution is a separate unpublished amount.Publisher policy ↗
Read the publisher terms before submitting. Source-linked research is not a personal quotation or confirmed eligibility.