APCs & Waiver Policy - Globenix Publisher

Editorial Independence Guarantee

APCs are charged only after a manuscript is accepted for publication. Fees and waiver requests are managed by the administrative team and are completely hidden from editors and reviewers. Your ability to pay will never influence editorial decisions.

1. What the APC Covers

Where applicable, Article Processing Charges (APCs) cover the essential costs of open access publishing, including:

Editorial administration and independent peer review coordination.
Professional copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading.
DOI registration and high-quality metadata preparation for indexing.
Online hosting, platform maintenance, and permanent article-level archiving.

Note: If a journal is fully funded or operates without APCs (diamond/platinum open access), it will be explicitly stated as "No APC" on the journal homepage.

2. Invoicing & Payment

APCs are invoiced only after the Editorial Office issues a formal acceptance letter. Payment must be completed prior to final publication (i.e., before copyediting/production). Invoices will include clear international payment instructions, including bank SWIFT details.

3. Waivers & Discounts

Globenix Publisher’s waiver policy supports equitable participation in open access publishing for authors without funding. The following categories are eligible for consideration:

Full Waivers: Corresponding authors based in Low-Income countries (as classified by the World Bank), or authors demonstrably from institutions with no available APC funding.
Partial Discounts: Corresponding authors from Lower-Middle Income countries, unfunded Early Career Researchers (ECRs), students, or independent scholars.
Institutional Agreements: Discounts or exemptions for authors covered by institutional memberships or transformative agreements.

4. How to Apply for a Waiver

Complete the Waiver Application Form during submission or within 7 days of acceptance. The Waiver Committee will acknowledge receipt within 5 business days and reach a decision within 10–14 business days.

Waiver Application Template

Authors may copy, fill out, and email this form alongside supporting documents (e.g., student ID, institutional letter) to editorial@globenixpublisher.com:

Manuscript title: [Title]
Journal: [Journal Name]
Corresponding author: [Name & Email]

Reason for waiver request (select applicable):
[ ] Based in Low-Income country
[ ] Based in Lower-Middle Income country (request partial waiver)
[ ] Unfunded Early Career Researcher / Student
[ ] Unfunded independent researcher / small institution

Supporting documentation provided: [List attached files]

I confirm the information provided is accurate and understand that falsification may lead to sanctions.
Signature: [Typed Name] | Date: [Date]

5. Frequently Asked Questions

When will I be charged the APC?

Only after formal acceptance. An invoice will be issued with detailed payment instructions.

I cannot pay the APC. What should I do?

Apply for a waiver using the Waiver Application Form. Provide evidence of your unfunded status or eligibility.

Does requesting a waiver affect my chances of acceptance?

Absolutely not. Waivers are processed independently by the administrative team and are not visible to the editors or peer reviewers evaluating your work.

Are APCs refundable?

Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the stage of production. If an article is withdrawn before production begins, a refund may be issued less administrative fees.