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Publishing in an Open Access Journal

Publishing Process
Submit Manuscript to one of our OA Journals
Manuscript Undergoes Double-Anonymized Peer Review Process
If Accepted, an
OA Processing Charge Will Be Requested
Officially Published Under OA with Creative Commons License
Manuscript Accessible on AGOSR and Can Be Shared Widely Without Restrictions

Open Access Info

Is Open Access Publishing Questionable or Unethical?

A credible open access publisher can be found following the following guidelines:

  • The publisher partners with well-known ethical organizations (i.e., Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), etc.).
  • The publication has a legitimate ISSN or ISBN.
  • The publication is indexed in established and credible indices, directories, and abstracting lists which can include Web of Science, Scopus, Inspec, etc.
  • The publisher has transparent policies and a robust peer review process.
  • All publishing fees are clearly stated with absolutely NO correlation between the OA processing charge being paid by the author and the results of review process outcomes.

Is Open Access Publishing "Pay-to-Play?"

The presence of an open access processing charge (APC, CPC, or BPC) does not automatically indicate predatory publishing. A key distinction is when the charge is requested: reputable open access publishers request payment only after formal peer review and editorial acceptance, and no charge is applied if a manuscript is rejected. Processing charges are paid to the publisher—not editors or reviewers—and have no influence on review outcomes. These fees exist solely to cover publishing costs.

How Do Traditional and Open Access Publishing Differ?

Publishing the work under a Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) license rather than a more restrictive copyright allows open access (OA) content to be freely shared without the limitations typical of traditional publishing. While OA publishing generally requires the payment of an OA processing charge, this fee replaces revenue previously generated through subscriptions and helps cover essential publishing costs such as online hosting, archiving, and editorial support services.

Why Should You Publish Under OA With Us?

Published work becomes available to millions of readers worldwide immediately and you can experience personal support and commitment to excellent editorial service.

Timely Publication Process

In the rapid-paced research ecosystem, timeliness is crucial. At IGI Global Scientific Publishing, you can enjoy the fastest possible turnaround from submission to final publication.

Trusted by Scholars Worldwide

Join hundreds of thousands of scholars who trust IGI Global Scientific Publishing to publish their pioneering research findings in our growing set of 175+ open access journals in Business, STM, and Education & Social Sciences.

Global Reach and Impact

Maximize Your Research Impact: Embrace the power of open access research and witness immediate delivery of your publication through major research discovery channels, including ResearchGate, ProQuest, EBSCO, and more. Open access ensures your work is freely shared, read, and cited by the global research community, significantly increasing your paper's potential reach and overall impact.

Personalized Editorial Support

Experience one-on-one editorial support throughout your entire open access publishing journey. Our team will collaborate with authors and the Editor-in-Chief to facilitate a seamless editorial process for your submission, ensuring that your final paper is effectively shared throughout your network.

Ethical Rigor and Quality Assurance

All open access submissions undergo a time-tested ethical rigor through peer review. If accepted for publication, your paper will receive meticulous line-by-line copy editing to ensure its highest quality (as a full member of COPE, we are obliged to uphold these standards).

35 Years of Publishing Excellence

With a rich history of 35 years in independent publishing, IGI Global Scientific Publishing recently transitioned its journal collection to open access in accordance with funding mandates, such as PlanS, prevalent throughout Europe and many others globally. Throughout this transition, IGI Global Scientific Publishing maintains the same unwavering commitment to quality and ethical standards.

Submit to Highly Indexed Gold Open Access Journals by IGI Global Scientific Publishing  

Published work is freely & fully available to millions of readers worldwide immediately, creating the opportunity for increased discoverability and an 89% higher download rate, & you experience personal support and commitment to excellent editorial service.

Institutional Open Access Agreements

IGI Global Scientific Publishing offers institutional Open Access Agreements that enable libraries to support their faculty and researchers in garnering higher usage and potential for indexing for their open access work. Options include:

      • Flat-Fee Open Access Publishing Agreement: Enable unlimited open access publishing for faculty and students, removing financial barriers for authors, expanding global visibility, and advancing institutional open access goals.
      • Read & Publish: License a Flat-Fee Open Access Publishing Agreement alongside an IGI Global Scientific Publishing e-Book Collection.

          • Platinum Open Access: Elevate a full open access publication led by your faculty as Platinum Open Access.

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            Other Funding Resources

            Search reputable funding resources to seek the most suitable option for your OA support needs:


            Retrospective Open Access Publishing

            You can unlock your recently published journal article with IGI Global Scientific Publishing and enjoy all the benefits of OA publishing. Access our Portal to Convert Your Work to Open Access. 

            • Affordable Open Access Conversion Fees
            • Enable Content to Become Fully & Freely Accessible by Millions of Readers Worldwide Immediately (No Longer Behind a Paywall)
            • Copyright is Returned to Author (Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 Licensing) 
            • Obtain Greater Sharing Power & Significant Discoverability
            • Increase Citation Rates, Usage, & Indexing Potential


            Open Access Collaborations & Partnerships

             

            Open Access Info

            Contact

            General Open Access Publishing Inquiries:
            openaccessadmin@igi-global.com

            Book Chapter Submission Inquiries:
            development@igi-global.com

            OA Processing Charge Payment Inquiries:
            cust@igi-global.com

            Journal Article Submission Inquiries:
            journaleditor@igi-global.com

            Book or Journal Proposal Inquiries:
            acquisitions@igi-global.com

            Open Access Agreements Inquiries:
            eresources@igi-global.com