Waiver Eligibility

Journals often grant waivers to authors who meet certain criteria. Some common grounds for waivers include:

1. Financial Hardship:

   • Authors from low-income countries or institutions
   • Authors experiencing personal financial difficulties
   • Authors affiliated with organizations or institutions facing financial constraints

2. Institutional Policies:

   • Institutions that have agreements or policies in place that exempt authors from article processing charges (APCs)
   • Universities or research centers that subsidize publication costs for their faculty or students

3. Open Access Initiatives:

   • Authors participating in open access initiatives or projects that align with the journal's goals
   • Authors from institutions that support open access publishing

4. Special Circumstances:

   • Authors who have experienced unforeseen events or circumstances that have impacted their ability to pay the APC
   • Authors who are making significant contributions to the field and whose work aligns closely with the journal's mission

Required Documentation

To support a waiver request, authors may need to provide the following documentation:

• Proof of Financial Hardship: This could include income statements, tax returns, or letters from financial aid offices.
• Institutional Policies: Letters or documents from the institution confirming their waiver policies or agreements.
• Open Access Initiative Participation: Evidence of involvement in relevant initiatives or projects.
• Special Circumstances: Supporting documentation that explains the situation and its impact on the author's ability to pay the APC.

Application Process

1. Review Journal Guidelines: Carefully read the journal's guidelines for author submissions and waiver policies.
2. Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary supporting documents.
3. Submit Request: Submit your waiver request along with the required documentation to the journal's editorial office or through the online submission system.