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Article processing charges enable free public access to academic research worldwide
20 Jan 2026
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What is a common reason for charging an Article Processing Charge (APC) in academic publishing?
To cover costs of making the article freely accessible as open access
To guarantee the author retains copyright of the article
To restrict access to the article behind a paywall
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Article processing charges enable open access but do not guarantee copyright retention
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What is a common misconception about article processing charges (APCs) in academic publishing?
That APCs are always paid by the author personally without institutional support.
That APCs are only charged by traditional subscription-based journals.
That paying an APC guarantees the author retains copyright and the work is published under a Creative Commons license.
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