Diamond Open Access

We're making it easier than ever to publish and access cutting-edge research in laboratory medicine. The Journal of Mass Spectrometry and Advances in the Clinical Lab (JMSACL) is partnering with Stanford University Press as part of their non-profit publishing program.

This transition marks a significant milestone. While JMSACL will continue to be owned by MSACL, it will now benefit from the infrastructure and nonprofit mission of an academic publisher. Importantly, in 2026 the journal is supported through its publisher's limited grant funding and remains under a Diamond Open Access model, meaning there are no APCs or subscription fees to publish or read. In 2027 the journal is planning to transition to the Subscribe to Open model, in order to continue offering $0 APCs for authors.

Because MSACL retains ownership, all existing relationships—including our Impact Factor, CiteScore, and indexing database connections—remain intact. Moving JMSACL from a commercial to an academic publisher strengthens our commitment to scientific communication. Through our partnership with Stanford University Press, we reaffirm our dedication to equity, impact, and barrier-free dissemination of high-quality research.