10 ways to publish your research paper for FREE: π
1. Visit DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals -
1) Go to DOAJ.org
2) Search for journals
3) Apply filter "Without: APCs"
"APC" stands for Article Processing Fee.
This will filter a list of journals where you can publish for FREE!
1) Go to DOAJ.org
2) Search for journals
3) Apply filter "Without: APCs"
"APC" stands for Article Processing Fee.
This will filter a list of journals where you can publish for FREE!
2. University Agreements:
Your University may have an agreement with specific scientific journals to publish articles for FREE or at a reduced cost.
Check your University's website for details.
@UofT, for example, has 100% waivers with 8 publishers:onesearch.library.utoronto.ca
Your University may have an agreement with specific scientific journals to publish articles for FREE or at a reduced cost.
Check your University's website for details.
@UofT, for example, has 100% waivers with 8 publishers:onesearch.library.utoronto.ca
3. Waivers: Most journals offer waivers or discounts on publication fees for authors from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
LMIC researchers need not worry about APCs.
To view this option, visit the journal's "author guidelines" section for details.
LMIC researchers need not worry about APCs.
To view this option, visit the journal's "author guidelines" section for details.
4. Hybrid model: Some journals offer a hybrid model, where authors can publish their work as "open access" for a fee or without "open access" for FREE.
Articles with no APC in the same journal are usually behind a paywall.
I'll share an Excel file of such journals at the end.
Articles with no APC in the same journal are usually behind a paywall.
I'll share an Excel file of such journals at the end.
5. Negotiation: The good old negotiation still works, especially for graduate students or authors who demonstrate insufficient funding.
6. Society memberships: Many academic societies offer significant discounts on article processing charges (APCs) for their members.
Researchers who frequently publish in society-affiliated journals can save substantially using this method.
Researchers who frequently publish in society-affiliated journals can save substantially using this method.
7. Editorial board discounts: Editorial board members are vital to the scientific community!
Many journals now offer discounts on #ArticleProcessingCharges to board members to show their appreciation.
Check with your preferred journal for details on eligibility.
Many journals now offer discounts on #ArticleProcessingCharges to board members to show their appreciation.
Check with your preferred journal for details on eligibility.
8. Peer review discounts: Peer reviewers play a crucial role in the scientific publishing process and now many journals are offering discounts on #ArticleProcessingCharges as a token of appreciation.
Don't miss this opportunity, check with your journal for details today!
Don't miss this opportunity, check with your journal for details today!
9. Lifetime memberships with scientific publishing platforms are a great way to save on #ArticleProcessingCharges and support #OpenAccess.
Consider platforms like PeerJ and others for unlimited publishing and discounted fees.
Consider platforms like PeerJ and others for unlimited publishing and discounted fees.
10. Subscriber's discount: Subscribing to scientific journals has its perks! Many now offer discounts on #ArticleProcessingCharges for their subscribers.
Some medical journals that offer this form of discount include: JAMA, BMJ, and NEJM
Some medical journals that offer this form of discount include: JAMA, BMJ, and NEJM
In the end, I have a bonus for you:
1. I have compiled a list of 813 PubMed indexed journals with a $0 article processing fee. Download here: asadnaveed.gumroad.com
Don't forget to follow (@dr_asadnaveed) for similar posts! All the best!
1. I have compiled a list of 813 PubMed indexed journals with a $0 article processing fee. Download here: asadnaveed.gumroad.com
Don't forget to follow (@dr_asadnaveed) for similar posts! All the best!
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