
Molecule
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Why do scientists pay to publish their own research? And why is the peer review system considered broken?
Scientists dedicate countless hours to their research. Once all of that is done, they need to publish their findings! Simple? Nope.
Publishing in top-tier journals comes with an "Article Processing Charge" (APC), a fee that many researchers must cover themselves.
APCs in traditional journals can reach tens of thousands of dollars, especially with open-access options.
• Elsevier: $150–$6,000
• Springer Nature: $3,000–$11,000
• Wiley: $1,500–$5,000
For scientists on tight budgets or early-career researchers, these fees create a financial barrier to publishing 👩🔬🚧
This restricts who gets to share their work and slows scientific progress.
Science is a public good, financial pressure shouldn’t stand in the way of sharing knowledge! 1 reply
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