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Publisher policies checked 1 August 2026
| Publisher | Research4Life; some journals use World Bank income levels instead |
|---|---|
| No fee | Group A |
| 50% off | Group B, 50% |
| The waiver follows the corresponding author, not the paper | Corresponding author. |
| Hybrid | No |
| How it is applied | Automatic — Eligibility set at submission, applied after acceptance |
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Journals with a fee page (6)
Cell Transplantation$2,800 · SAGE PublishingInquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing$2,800 · SAGE PublishingJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery$1,600 · SAGE PublishingSAGE Open$2,100 · SAGE PublishingSAGE Open Medical Case Reports$2,100 · SAGE PublishingTherapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology$2,800 · SAGE Publishing
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- 1 August 2026
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