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Open Access Journals Having Discount Policy

A Curated List for Researchers in Developing Nations

Author

Dr. Md Abdus Samad

Published

May 30, 2025

A carefully selected list of open-access journals with SCIE/SCI/SSCI indexes for researchers in developing nations. This resource includes topics such as public health, IT, electrical engineering, electronics, data science, and computer science. Top publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, BMJ, IEEE, MDPI, SAGE, Frontiers, IOP, and Bentham Open are included, along with APCs, waiver/discount policies, and submission links.


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What is Included

The spreadsheet contains information on:

  • Journal Names - Open access journals indexed in SCIE/SCI/SSCI
  • Publishers - Elsevier, Springer, BMJ, IEEE, MDPI, SAGE, Frontiers, IOP, Bentham Open, and more
  • Subject Areas - Public health, IT, electrical engineering, electronics, data science, computer science
  • APC (Article Processing Charges) - Current fees for each journal
  • Waiver/Discount Policies - Available discounts for researchers from developing countries
  • Submission Links - Direct links to journal submission portals

Why This Resource?

Many researchers in developing nations face financial barriers when publishing in high-quality open access journals. This curated list helps identify journals that offer:

  • Full APC waivers for low-income countries
  • Partial discounts based on author country
  • Institutional agreements and memberships
  • Special funding programs for researchers

For questions or suggestions about this list, please contact the maintainer.

 

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