Free to Publish. Free to Read.
Fringe Global Scientific Press is committed to the principle that quality research should be accessible to everyone — authors and readers alike — at no cost.
Our APC Policy
Fringe Global Scientific Press does not charge Article Processing Charges (APCs) for any of its journals. There are no submission fees, no review fees, no publication fees, and no colour-figure surcharges.
All journals are fully open-access under the Creative Commons Attribution–Non-Commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) licence. This means any reader anywhere in the world can access, download, and share published articles at no cost.
Our operating costs are covered by institutional support and voluntary contributions from partner organisations. We will never charge authors or readers for access to scientific knowledge.
Fee Schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Submission fee | Free | Submit at any time at no charge |
| Peer review fee | Free | Reviewers volunteer their time |
| Article processing charge (APC) | Free | No fees upon acceptance |
| Colour figures | Free | Colour in print and online at no charge |
| Open access fee | Free | All articles are open access by default |
| Reprints | Free | Authors receive a PDF immediately after publication |
Why We Charge No Fees
Global Equity
Researchers in low-income countries should have the same publishing opportunities as those at well-funded institutions.
Community-Driven
Our editorial boards, reviewers, and editors contribute voluntarily, keeping costs minimal and quality high.
Science First
We believe the merit of research — not an author's ability to pay — should determine what gets published.
Note on Future Fee Policy
Should Fringe Global Scientific Press ever introduce fees in the future — which is not planned — a full APC waiver will be automatically granted to researchers in the following regions and circumstances:
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
- Southeast Asia (Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar)
- Central America & Caribbean
- Low-income countries (World Bank classification)
- Authors who can demonstrate inability to pay (individual cases)
Waivers are granted without question and will never affect the peer review decision.
What Is Not Included
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