FJAR believes that financial capacity should never be a barrier to the global dissemination of impactful research. We operate a structured waiver program aligned with international economic standards to support underfunded researchers.
FJAR utilizes the Research4Life eligibility categories to provide automatic and discretionary support for authors worldwide.
| Author Category | Support Level | Requirement / Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Research4Life (Group A) | Full Waiver (100%) | Automatic for authors from qualifying low-income nations. |
| Research4Life (Group B) | Partial Waiver (50%) | Standard discount for lower-middle-income nations. |
| Unfunded Students / ECRs | Case-by-Case | Letter of support from Dean or Head of Department. |
| Independent Researchers | Discretionary | Evidence of lack of institutional or grant funding. |
To maintain absolute academic integrity, waiver requests are handled exclusively by the Administrative Office. Editors and peer reviewers are blinded to financial information; their evaluation is based strictly on scientific merit. Requesting a waiver will never influence the outcome of the peer-review process.
Waiver requests must be submitted at the time of initial manuscript submission. Late requests cannot be considered.
Upload a "Waiver Request Letter" as a supplementary file including institutional affiliation and reason for the request.
The administrative team will notify you of the formal decision within 7–10 working days via email.
