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Author Support Policy

Waiver & Discount Policy

JBRES is committed to supporting researchers facing financial constraints. Our waiver and discount policy is designed to ensure that high-quality research can be published based on scientific merit, regardless of an author’s funding status or geographic location.

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APC Waiver & Fee Support Policy

JBRES recognizes that many researchers and institutions operate with limited funding. As a Gold Open Access journal, we ensure published articles are freely available to the global community. To keep publishing accessible, we provide waivers and fee-support options for eligible authors—without compromising peer-review standards or editorial integrity.

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Fairness Promise: Waiver requests do not affect editorial decisions. Peer review is based only on research quality and scope.

Eligibility Overview

Waivers are assessed using recognized economic classifications (e.g., World Bank country income groups) and/or documented funding limitations. If you are unsure about eligibility, you may apply—our team will guide you.

Low-Income Countries

Authors from Low-Income Countries may be granted up to 75% waiver, based on eligibility and review outcome.

Up to 75% waiver
Lower Middle-Income Countries

Authors from Lower Middle-Income Countries may be granted up to 40% waiver, based on eligibility and review outcome.

Up to 40% waiver
Non-Funded / Hardship Cases

If you have no funding or face financial constraints (institutional delay, sanctions, project limits), you may request fee support with a brief explanation and evidence (if available).

Case-by-case support
World Bank Country Classifications
We refer to recognized country income group listings for eligibility: https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups

How to Request a Waiver

To request a waiver/discount, email our editorial office. Your request should be clear and brief—this helps us process it quickly.

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Email the Request
Send your waiver request to support@jelsciences.com.
2
Include Required Details
Mention Manuscript ID (or “New Submission” if not assigned), article title, country, institution, and reason for request.
3
Optional Supporting Proof
If available, add a short note (grant status / funding denial / institutional limitation). We do not require sensitive documents.
4
Decision & Next Steps
Our team will review eligibility and respond with the available support options and instructions.
Waiver Request Email Template 
Subject: Waiver Request – JBRES – [Manuscript ID or New Submission]

Dear Editorial Office,

I would like to request a waiver/discount for my manuscript.

Manuscript ID (if available):
Article Title:
Corresponding Author Name:
Country:
Institution:
Funding Status (Funded / Non-funded):
Reason for waiver request (2–4 lines):

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Why Authors Choose JBRES

Quality-First Peer Review
Editorial decisions are based on scope and scientific merit—not fee status.
DOI & Permanent Accessibility
Accepted articles receive stable citations and long-term hosting for global readership.
Open Access Visibility
Your work is accessible to researchers, clinicians, students, and policy makers worldwide.

Need support? Submit first—then apply.

If your research is within scope and meets quality standards, we will do our best to support your publishing journey.

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