Waiver Eligibility
Waiver Policy Purpose: To ensure that financial constraints do not prevent the publication of high-quality research, Research Corridor Journal of Engineering Science (RCJES) offers a comprehensive APC waiver program.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Low-Income Countries: Authors affiliated with institutions in countries classified by the World Bank as low-income or lower-middle-income economies are eligible for a full (100%) waiver.
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Financial Hardship: Authors from other regions who demonstrate a lack of research funding or significant financial hardship may apply for a partial or full waiver.
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Research Impact: Priority is given to manuscripts contributing to global development or sustainable technologies.
Open Access Commitment: RCJES is a fully Open Access journal. All articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license. Waiver of the APC does not affect the peer-review process or the rights of the authors, who retain full copyright of their work.
Application Process:
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Request at Submission: Authors must request a waiver during the initial submission process via the online system.
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Documentation: Provide proof of institutional affiliation or a formal letter from the department head confirming a lack of research funds.
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Review and Decision: The editorial office will confirm waiver approval before the peer-review process begins. Decisions on fee waivers are made on a case-by-case basis and are communicated to the authors within a reasonable timeframe.
