Fee Waiver Policy

The International Journal of Research (IJR) demonstrates a commitment to global academic inclusivity by providing a fee waiver policy tailored to support authors from economically disadvantaged regions and those who are financially constrained. Here is a detailed description of the fee waiver policy:

Fee Waiver Policy of the International Journal of Research (IJR)

Objective: To ensure that economic barriers do not prevent the dissemination of valuable research by scholars from low-income countries or financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Eligibility:

  • Authors from Low-Income Countries: Authors residing and working in countries classified as low-income by the World Bank or other recognized international economic bodies may apply for a fee waiver.
  • Economically Disadvantaged Authors: Authors who can demonstrate significant financial hardship, regardless of their country of residence, may also be eligible for a fee waiver or discount.

Procedure:

  1. Request Submission: Authors seeking a fee waiver must submit a request via email before or immediately after submitting their manuscript. This request should be sent to the designated contact address provided by the journal.

  2. Institutional Approval: The request must be accompanied by a formal letter from the author’s affiliated institution. This letter should confirm the author's economic status and justify the need for a fee waiver. The letter must be signed by an authorized official from the institution (e.g., Dean, Head of Department, or Research Coordinator).

  3. Documentation: Authors may be required to provide additional documentation or evidence to support their claim of financial hardship or their status as residents of a low-income country.

  4. Evaluation: Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the journal’s management or a designated committee. Consideration is given to the author's circumstances, the economic status of the country, and the availability of journal funds allocated for fee waivers.

  5. Decision: Decisions on fee waivers are typically communicated to the authors within a reasonable period after the submission of all required documents.

  6. Confidentiality: All financial information and personal circumstances disclosed during the fee waiver application process are handled with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.

Types of Fee Waivers and Discounts:

  • Full Fee Waiver: Completely waives the APC for authors who are unable to afford the fee due to economic constraints.
  • Discounted APC: Offers a substantial discount on the APC, suitable for authors from lower-middle-income countries or those with limited financial resources.

Promotion of Policy:

  • The fee waiver policy is clearly stated on the journal’s website and in the call for papers to ensure that all potential authors are aware of the financial support available.

IJR’s fee waiver policy is an essential component of its mission to foster inclusive scholarly communication. By removing financial barriers, IJR ensures that valuable research contributions from economically disadvantaged regions receive the global platform they deserve, promoting a diverse and equitable dissemination of knowledge.