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Catalogue and Pricing
Find the current journals and book series catalogue, price lists and all information about our journal subscriptions and book orders.
The current price list for our journal subscription rates and the journals and book series catalogue are available for download below.
If changes are required during the year, the updated versions of the catalogue and price list will be made available as soon as they are published.
Journals and Book Series Catalogue
The journals and book series catalogue 2024 includes detailed information about our journals and book series such as promotional texts, society affiliation, and full bibliographic details.
Journals and Book Series 2024 (PDF, 20 MB)
Price List
The price list 2024 provides an overview on institutional subscriptions as well as full rates for print, online, and combined print/online subscriptions. It is available in three different currencies: CHF, USD, and EUR.
CHF (PDF)
CHF prices are valid for all countries except eurozone countries, USA, and Latin America
EUR (PDF)
Eurozone countries only
USD (PDF)
USA and Latin America only
Journal Subscriptions
Institutional Journal Subscriptions
Karger offers three types of subscription: print, online and combined print/online.
The basic annual subscription rate is the same for all three delivery forms; however, an upgrade fee for the combined print/online subscription is levied, and there is a postage and handling charge for print and combined print/online.
Note that a multi-site license (for institutions with more than one physical location) as well as remote end-user access are subject to separate agreements; institutional online subscriptions cover multiple simultaneous access but from one physical location only.
For terms and conditions pertaining to the use and dissemination of Karger online full-text material for journals and books refer to our Terms and Conditions page.
The basic annual subscription rate is the same for all three delivery forms; however, an upgrade fee for the combined print/online subscription is levied, and there is a postage and handling charge for print and combined print/online.
| Institutional subscription rate model: | |
|---|---|
| Print: | 100% + postage and handling |
| Online: | 100% |
| Combined print/online: | 100% + upgrade fee + postage and handling |
Note that a multi-site license (for institutions with more than one physical location) as well as remote end-user access are subject to separate agreements; institutional online subscriptions cover multiple simultaneous access but from one physical location only.
For terms and conditions pertaining to the use and dissemination of Karger online full-text material for journals and books refer to our Terms and Conditions page.
Personal Journal Subscriptions
Karger offers three types of subscription: print, online and combined print/online.
The basic annual subscription rate is the same for all three delivery forms; however, an upgrade fee for the combined print/online subscription is levied per volume, and there is a postage and handling charge for print and combined print/online.
Note that personal subscribers are entitled to a substantially reduced basic subscription rate, in most cases approx. 50%. Full details can be found on the individual journal homepages.
However, the personal rates are only granted if these conditions are met:
The basic annual subscription rate is the same for all three delivery forms; however, an upgrade fee for the combined print/online subscription is levied per volume, and there is a postage and handling charge for print and combined print/online.
| Subscription rate model: | |
|---|---|
| Print: | 100% + postage and handling |
| Online: | 100% |
| Combined print/online: | 100% + upgrade fee per volume + postage and handling |
Note that personal subscribers are entitled to a substantially reduced basic subscription rate, in most cases approx. 50%. Full details can be found on the individual journal homepages.
However, the personal rates are only granted if these conditions are met:
- The printed issues are delivered to the private address of an individual. Institutional, company or P.O. Box addresses are not acceptable.
- Complete contact information must be supplied, including e-mail address and telephone number.
- The subscription must be paid out of private funds or by personal credit card. Personal subscribers paying through group/institutional accounts must verify in writing that the journal is ordered for their personal use only.
Medical and Scientific Associations
Members of various medical and scientific associations qualify for preferential rates for certain journals. Such orders must be accompanied by a copy of a personalized membership certificate for a scientific or professional association. Contact us for more information.
Consortia
Special pricing is available for library consortia and commercial organizations. Contact our Front Office with your wishes and requirements.
HINARI Initiative
Karger offers low and middle income countries online access to journal content under the WHO's HINARI Access to Research in Health Program. According this program, eligible nations are granted free or very low cost access to research material. Visit the HINARI website for full information on registration and access to content.
Ordering, Credit Cards
Journal subscriptions can be placed at any bookstore, subscription agency, directly with Karger Publishers, or with a Karger representative. Every journal homepage offers order forms to print out or fill in online.
Note that every journal has a set of two ISSN numbers, one for the print edition and one for the online one: be sure to quote the right one depending on the delivery form you wish for your subscription; for combined print/online please indicate both.
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners.
Note that every journal has a set of two ISSN numbers, one for the print edition and one for the online one: be sure to quote the right one depending on the delivery form you wish for your subscription; for combined print/online please indicate both.
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners.
Prices, Currencies
We use the ISO currency abbreviations: CHF = SFr., EUR = EURO, USD = US$
All prices are based on the Swiss Franc (CHF) and subject to change. Prices in EUR are valid for eurozone countries only, prices in USD are valid for the USA and Latin America only. Prices quoted do not include delivery charges and are excluding VAT and local sales tax. Where applicable, VAT is applied at the appropriate rate and shown separately in the final invoice.
All prices are based on the Swiss Franc (CHF) and subject to change. Prices in EUR are valid for eurozone countries only, prices in USD are valid for the USA and Latin America only. Prices quoted do not include delivery charges and are excluding VAT and local sales tax. Where applicable, VAT is applied at the appropriate rate and shown separately in the final invoice.
Invoicing and Dispatch
The postage and handling charge for print or combined print/online subscriptions is indicated separately.
Institutions and private persons with a subscription account directly with Karger Publishers will receive separate invoices for the different types of subscription.
Institutions and private persons with a subscription account directly with Karger Publishers will receive separate invoices for the different types of subscription.
Subscription Period
Print subscriptions run a full calendar year and may cover more than one volume. New subscriptions placed during the year will begin with the delivery of all published issues already in that subscription year.
An online subscription allows access only to issues published in the subscription year. New online subscribers receive instructions and their user ID/password together with the written confirmation of their order. For questions and problems contact our Front Office.
An online subscription allows access only to issues published in the subscription year. New online subscribers receive instructions and their user ID/password together with the written confirmation of their order. For questions and problems contact our Front Office.
Authorized Access
For personal subscribers access is regulated via user ID/password, for those at institutes and libraries additionally via IP address (we accept more than one IP address per subscriber).
In order to facilitate the administration of online subscriptions, we offer libraries with a substantial number of Karger subscriptions the option of access regulation via IP address alone, provided there is no IP overlap or cross-accessing with other institutions. If you are interested contact us.
In order to facilitate the administration of online subscriptions, we offer libraries with a substantial number of Karger subscriptions the option of access regulation via IP address alone, provided there is no IP overlap or cross-accessing with other institutions. If you are interested contact us.
Back Volumes and Single Issues
Information on availability and prices of single print issues and print or electronic back volumes can be obtained from Front Office.
General Journal Information
End-of-volume issues contain a title page and the volume index, and if available author and a subject index. In the majority of journals, papers feature key words and abstracts or summaries in English. Papers which appear in multilingual journals contain an abstract in the original language and sometimes in the publication's other languages as well.
Full details on a journal's aims and scope, tables of contents, article abstracts and free online sample issues are available on the journal homepages.
Generally, a journal issue is released online before the printed version is dispatched.
Online First: Many journals publish articles continuously online; the print version is released whenever an issue is completed.
Use a current, updated internet browser version. Tables of contents, article abstracts, references and most articles are available in HTML. All articles are also available in PDF format. To view and print the PDF files, Acrobat Reader from Adobe is required.
Full details on a journal's aims and scope, tables of contents, article abstracts and free online sample issues are available on the journal homepages.
Generally, a journal issue is released online before the printed version is dispatched.
Online First: Many journals publish articles continuously online; the print version is released whenever an issue is completed.
Use a current, updated internet browser version. Tables of contents, article abstracts, references and most articles are available in HTML. All articles are also available in PDF format. To view and print the PDF files, Acrobat Reader from Adobe is required.
Change of Address
Inform our Front Office at least 6 weeks in advance when you change your address and include journal title, your old and new address and your customer number if known.
Claims & Queries
Claims for undelivered issues should be made immediately after receipt of the following one. The first replacement copy will be sent free of charge. Every additional replacement copy of will be charged. Inform our Front Office indicating the journal and issue number you are missing.
Book and Book Series Orders
Ordering
Book orders can be placed at any bookstore, with one of our representatives or directly at our webshop. For ordering through our webshop go to the website of the desired product.
If you encounter any problems contact us. Deliveries are made from Karger headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.
If you encounter any problems contact us. Deliveries are made from Karger headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.
Standing Order
This special service ensures that you receive all new titles in your particular area of interest immediately on publication, carriage-free. You can specify your requirements such as fields of interest and language of publication.
For further information contact us.
For further information contact us.
Continuation Order
Continuation orders authorize Karger to ship and bill each subsequent volume in the selected series immediately upon release. Such orders bring the benefit of automatic continuity under your order number.
You may cancel your order at any time. The right to return individual volumes within one year is granted. Books in Karger series are published with variable frequency. Prices vary according to folio, therefore advance payment cannot be accepted.
Detailed information can be found on the individual book series homepage. To place a continuation order contact our Front Office.
Distribution Rights
Note the sole distribution rights for certain book titles and countries as indicated in the individual bibliographic data.
Shipping and Handling
All shipping and handling charges are itemized on the invoice. The shipping and handling charge amounts to CHF 10.00 / EUR 10.00 / USD 10.00 and will be added to your book orders.
Payment, Credit Cards
You can find all details about our payment options on our Payment Instructions page.
Prices, Currencies
We use the ISO currency abbreviations: CHF = Swiss Franc, EUR = EURO, USD = US Dollar.
All prices are based on the Swiss Franc (CHF) and subject to change. Prices in EUR are valid for eurozone countries only, prices in USD are valid for the USA and Latin America only and prices in CHF are valid for all other countries.
Prices quoted do not include delivery charges and are excluding VAT and local sales tax. Where applicable, VAT is applied at the appropriate rate and shown separately in the final invoice.
Out of Stock, Out of Print
Books are usually dispatched within 24 hours of receipt of order. Should stock depletion delay delivery or if a title has gone out of print, you will be informed immediately.
Queries
For change of address, claims and all queries concerning book orders contact our Front Office.
