Open access statement & APC policy
ABS Research Academy Journals
Promoting open, inclusive, ethical, and globally accessible scientific knowledge
At ABS Research Academy, we are committed to promoting open, inclusive, ethical, and globally accessible scientific knowledge. Our journals operate under an open-access publishing model to ensure that high-quality academic research remains freely accessible to researchers, practitioners, institutions, policy-makers, and the wider global community without financial, geographical, or technical barriers.
We strongly believe that scientific knowledge should contribute to innovation, sustainability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and societal development.
Policies & programmes
Open access policy
All articles published in ABS Research Academy journals are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication. Readers may:
- Read
- Download
- Share
- Cite
- Distribute
- Use published articles for academic and non-commercial purposes
subject to appropriate citation and licensing conditions.
Our open-access publishing model aims to:
- Enhance global research visibility and accessibility
- Increase citation and dissemination opportunities
- Support researchers from developing countries
- Promote interdisciplinary and international collaboration
- Advance sustainable and impactful scientific knowledge
Article processing charges (APC)
APC waiver until December 2028
To support global academic development and encourage high-quality submissions, all Article Processing Charges (APCs) for journals under ABS Research Academy are fully waived until:
During this waiver period:
- Authors are not required to pay APCs for accepted articles
- Articles will continue to receive full editorial, peer-review, publication, hosting, and DOI support services
Standard APC policy
Following the waiver period, the standard APC for all ABS Research Academy journals is currently:
The APC covers:
- Editorial processing
- Peer-review management
- DOI registration
- Online hosting and digital publication
- Metadata management
- Long-term preservation and accessibility
- Journal management system support
- Publishing infrastructure and maintenance
If APC policies or fees change in the future, authors and partner institutions will be officially notified through the journal websites and author guidelines.
Waiver and sponsorship policy
50% APC waiver for low-income countries
ABS Research Academy is committed to equitable and inclusive publishing opportunities.
A flat 50% APC waiver may be granted to first authors or corresponding authors affiliated with low-income countries according to internationally recognized classifications, including:
- World Bank country classifications
- United Nations development indicators
- Other recognized international economic frameworks where applicable
This initiative is designed to reduce financial barriers and support researchers from underrepresented and developing regions.
ABS Research Academy sponsored articles
ABS Research Academy will sponsor up to:
for authors demonstrating:
- High-quality and impactful research
- Financial limitations
- Significant scholarly contribution
- Research relevance to innovation, sustainability, or societal advancement
For selected sponsored articles: the full APC will be completely covered by ABS Research Academy.
Sponsored article selection is based on editorial evaluation, research quality, and annual funding availability.
Research excellence encouragement initiative
ABS Research Academy strongly encourages submissions from:
- Researchers from developed countries
- International research institutions
- Globally recognized universities
- Top 100 universities and institutions worldwide
To strengthen global research collaboration and journal quality:
submitted by authors affiliated with eligible internationally recognized institutions, subject to:
- Editorial approval
- Funding availability
- Institutional verification
- Journal policy compliance
This initiative aims to:
- Encourage high-impact international collaborations
- Strengthen journal visibility and reputation
- Promote globally relevant and interdisciplinary research
- Foster academic excellence
Editorial and reviewer support
To support journal quality and sustainability, ABS Research Academy may also provide:
- Qualified editors and editorial board members
- International reviewers and peer-review support
- Editorial workflow management
- Reviewer database access
- Publication ethics and editorial training
- Technical and publishing assistance
Our goal is to help partner journals maintain rigorous peer-review standards, editorial professionalism, and sustainable publication growth.
Partner institution benefits
ABS Research Academy welcomes collaborations with universities, research institutes, academic societies, and scholarly organizations worldwide.
Partner institutions may receive:
- APC discounts for affiliated authors
- Institutional publication support
- Collaborative journal management opportunities
- Editorial and reviewer support
- Joint conferences and special issues
- Academic training and workshops
- Research visibility and networking opportunities
- Technical hosting and publishing infrastructure support
Discount structures and partnership benefits may vary depending on the collaboration agreement and institutional partnership model.
Commitment to ethical and inclusive publishing
ABS Research Academy is committed to:
- Ethical publishing standards
- Transparent editorial practices
- Fair and rigorous peer review
- Academic integrity and professionalism
- Global inclusivity and equal opportunity
- Sustainable and accessible scientific publishing
All manuscripts are evaluated solely based on:
- Academic merit
- Originality
- Research quality
- Relevance to journal scope
Editorial and APC-related decisions are handled independently to ensure fairness and transparency.
Important notes
- APC policies may vary for conference proceedings, special issues, or partnership journals where applicable
- Waiver requests should be submitted during manuscript submission
- Sponsorship and reward programs are subject to annual funding availability
- APC waivers or sponsorship decisions do not influence editorial or peer-review outcomes
Advancing open, inclusive, and sustainable research
Through our open-access publishing model, sponsorship initiatives, editorial support systems, and global partnership programs, ABS Research Academy aims to build a sustainable, ethical, and internationally connected academic publishing ecosystem that supports researchers and institutions worldwide.