Emerald Publishing
Business and management focus — a different audience from the STEM-heavy rest of the list. World Bank low-income = 100%, lower-middle = 50%, automatic at submission.
Publisher policies checked 20 August 2026
| Classification | World Bank low + lower-middle income; Research4Life list for ICE Publishing titles |
|---|---|
| Scale | 300+ journals (management, library science) |
| APC range | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Which author counts | Not stated |
| Hybrid | No — fully OA titles only |
| How it is applied | Automatic at submission |
What this means for authors
Business and management focus — a different audience from the STEM-heavy rest of the list. World Bank low-income = 100%, lower-middle = 50%, automatic at submission.
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- 20 August 2026