Is Elsevier Pay to Publish?
Elsevier is one of the world’s leading publishers of scientific, technical, and medical (STM) literature.
It is a major player in the world of scholarly publishing, and many researchers rely on its journals for publishing their work. But is Elsevier pay to publish?
The answer is yes. Elsevier charges authors an article processing charge (APC) for each article published in its journals. The APCs are set on a per journal basis, and fees range between approximately $200 and $10,100 US Dollars, excluding tax. Prices are clearly displayed on the APC price list and on journal homepages.
Elsevier’s APCs are subject to regular review and may be subject to change. Authors should check the APC price list and journal homepages for the most up-to-date information.
In addition to the APC, authors may also be required to pay additional fees for color figures, open access, and other services. These fees are also listed on the APC price list and journal homepages.
Elsevier also offers discounts to authors in certain circumstances. For example, authors may be eligible for a discount if they are members of a professional society, or if they are affiliated with a university or institution that has a subscription agreement with Elsevier.
In summary, Elsevier does charge authors an APC for each article published in its journals. The APCs are set on a per journal basis, and fees range between approximately $200 and $10,100 US Dollars, excluding tax. Authors should check the APC price list and journal homepages for the most up-to-date information. In addition to the APC, authors may also be required to pay additional fees for color figures, open access, and other services. Elsevier also offers discounts to authors in certain circumstances.