The impact of article processing charge waiver on conducting research in low-income countries

Confl Health. 2021 Oct 15;15(1):75. doi: 10.1186/s13031-021-00413-1.

Abstract

Health sciences research is a major tool in exchanging publications and knowledge between the various countries of the world. Researchers in developing countries barely have any financial funding from governmental or educational institutes to support their research. In low-income countries such as Syria, With less than 30$ per month and almost no financial support, Syrian residency doctors are fighting to push the scientific research reality of this ongoing crisis country forward and without a doubt, APC waiver plays a crucial role in this continuing mission.

Keywords: Article processing charge; Low-income countries; Research; Syria; Waiver.

Publication types

  • Letter