Second Announcement: Article Processing Charge (APC) Waiver Policy

Purpose

This policy aims to outline the principles and procedures for granting Article Processing Charge (APC) waivers to ensure equitable access to publication opportunities for authors, particularly from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Policy Overview

JAFES is committed to supporting researchers and authors from underserved regions, ensuring that financial barriers do not impede the dissemination of valuable research. In line with this commitment, JAFES will consider APC waiver requests on a case-by-case basis, using the Research4Life list of eligible countries as a guiding framework.

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