- Open Access Policy
- Peer-Review Policy
- Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
- Plagiarism Policy
- Preprints Policy
- Guidelines to Peer Reviewers
- Waiver and Discount Policy
- Licensing, Copyright, and Author Self-Archiving Policy
- Digital Preservation Policy
- Conflicts of Interest (COI) Policy
- Complaints and Appeals Policy
- Misconduct and Sanctions Policy
- Ethical Approvals, Patient Rights, and Informed Consent Policy
Waiver and Discount Policy
The International Journal of Pharmacy and Life Sciences (IJPLS) (ISSN: 0976-7126) is committed to promoting inclusive and equitable access to scientific publishing. Recognizing that financial constraints should not hinder the dissemination of high-quality research, IJPLS offers a transparent Waiver and Discount Policy to support authors from diverse economic backgrounds and regions.
IJPLS operates on an open access model, requiring an Article Processing Charge (APC) only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. However, to ensure fair access, the journal provides partial or full waivers of APCs for authors who demonstrate financial hardship or are affiliated with institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as classified by the World Bank.
Waiver and discount requests must be submitted at the time of manuscript submission. Authors are required to provide a brief justification outlining their financial limitations or institutional support status. All waiver decisions are made independently of the peer-review process to ensure that editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific quality and originality of the manuscript, not the author’s ability to pay.
IJPLS also offers special discounts for:
- Authors contributing to special issues or invited articles.
- Early-career researchers or students who lack research funding.
- Collaborative research projects between institutions from high-income and low-income countries.
The editorial office reviews all waiver and discount applications confidentially and communicates decisions promptly. IJPLS strives to maintain fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in its publication process, ensuring that valuable research from all regions of the world can be disseminated without financial barriers.
Through this Waiver and Discount Policy, the International Journal of Pharmacy and Life Sciences (IJPLS) reinforces its mission to support global scientific communication and equitable participation in the advancement of pharmacy and life sciences research.
