At Journal by VISWAM PUBLICATIONS, we are committed to promoting accessibility and inclusivity in scientific publishing. As part of our mission to support the dissemination of high-quality research, we offer a waiver policy for authors who may face financial barriers in paying for Article Processing Charges (APCs) associated with open access publication.
1. Eligibility for Waivers
Authors from low-income or developing countries: Authors based in countries classified by the World Bank as low-income or lower-middle-income countries may be eligible for a full or partial waiver of the APC. This includes countries where authors may face financial challenges in covering publication fees.
Special circumstances: Waivers may also be granted in cases of personal or institutional hardship, such as for early-career researchers, independent researchers, or authors from institutions without the financial resources to support APCs.
2. How to Request a Waiver
- Authors who wish to apply for a waiver should indicate their request during the submission process by completing the waiver request form provided in the submission guidelines or by contacting the editorial office directly at VISWAM PUBLICATIONS.
- A brief explanation of the reason for the waiver request must be provided, along with any supporting documentation (such as a letter from the author’s institution or funding body).
3. Approval Process
- Waiver requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the editorial team. While we cannot guarantee approval of all requests, we strive to ensure that authors facing financial difficulties can still have their work published.
- Authors will be notified of the outcome of their waiver request prior to formal acceptance of their manuscript.
4. Partial Waivers
- In cases where a full waiver is not granted, authors may be offered a partial reduction in APCs, depending on the specific circumstances and the available resources.
5. Funding for Waivers
- Journal by VISWAM PUBLICATIONS offers waivers as part of our commitment to open access, and we strive to maintain a balanced, sustainable publishing model. However, the availability of waivers may be subject to funding availability and journal resources.
6. Other Considerations
- Authors granted a waiver are still required to comply with all other submission and publishing requirements of Journal by VISWAM PUBLICATIONS.
- The waiver policy is subject to review and may be amended in the future based on changes in funding or operational conditions.
Contact Information
For more information about the waiver policy or to request a waiver, please contact the editorial office at:
VISWAM PUBLICATIONS
https://viswampublications.com/contact-us/