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Article processing charge may be a barrier to publishing.

Vijay Kumar Jain1, Karthikeyan P Iyengar2, Raju Vaishya3

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, 110001, India.

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Article processing charges (APCs) create financial barriers for Indian researchers, as most institutions do not cover these fees. This hinders publication for less affluent scholars and students, necessitating alternative solutions.

Area of Science:

  • Scholarly Publishing
  • Academic Research Economics

Background:

  • Journals increasingly levy Article Processing Charges (APCs) for publication.
  • These fees present a significant financial burden for authors, institutions, and funders.
  • While many low- and middle-income countries receive APC waivers, India is often excluded.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the financial challenges Indian researchers face due to APCs.
  • To explore potential solutions for publishers and journals to mitigate APC barriers.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current journal publishing fee structures.
  • Review of institutional and governmental funding policies for publication.
  • Identification of common challenges faced by authors in India.
Keywords:
Article processing chargeFinanceOpen accessesPublication feePublishing

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  • Lack of institutional support exacerbates the problem for individual scholars.
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  • APCs pose a significant obstacle to scholarly communication for Indian researchers.
  • There is a need for sustainable models that reduce or eliminate APCs.
  • Collaborative solutions between authors, institutions, and publishers are required to ensure equitable access to publication.