How to publish in Scopus/WoS 3 times cheaper
APC waivers, journal vetting and affordable publication options for Ukrainian researchers.
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Publishing costs more than just the APC
Authors spend money before they even submit: on preparing the article, translation, editing, formatting and choosing a journal. At the webinar we’ll cover both parts of the cost — and where you can save on each without compromising the journal’s reliability.
Preparing the article
Translation, editing, formatting, choosing the right journal
Publishing in the journal
The APC and additional fees, which vary from journal to journal
What you’ll learn
Six practical sections — from the cost structure to templates of letters to editors
What publication costs consist of
The two main parts of the cost: preparing the article and publishing it in a journal.
What authors pay the journal for
What an APC is, what additional fees exist and why prices vary so much.
Journal models in Scopus and WoS
APC, hybrid and no-APC journals — pros, cons and specifics.
APC waiver vs. discount
How full or partial fee waivers work and when to request one.
How a Ukrainian author can get a waiver
Real request examples, letter templates and tips that improve your chances.
Where to find low-APC journals
How to find current journals, verify their status and what to check before submitting.
The checklist you’ll get after the webinar
Top 10 Scopus and Web of Science publishers offering APC waivers to authors from Ukraine in 2026. For each publisher:
- sample journals, subject area and Scopus or WoS level
- waiver conditions and whether a separate request is needed
- a link to the publisher’s official policy
- the date the information was verified
Publisher conditions may change, so double-check them before submitting your article.
| Publisher | Journals | Level | Waiver | Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Webinar speaker
Vasyl Malets
Academic publishing expert and director of Article Academy. He will explain how to estimate the real cost of publication and choose a route that fits your budget, timeline and level of involvement.
- Advises international publishers on preparing journals for indexing and helps shape editorial policies
- Has personally negotiated with more than 2,500 editorial offices of Scopus and Web of Science journals
- Author of the analytical series “Candidates for removal from Scopus” on journal risks and changing standards
- Has secured more than 200 APC waivers for Ukrainian authors since the full-scale war began
Who this webinar is for
If at least one of these sounds like you, this webinar is for you
PhD students and candidates
Who need a publication before their defence.
Lecturers and researchers
Planning a publication in Scopus or Web of Science.
Those unsure about a journal
And not certain the chosen journal is reliable.
Those who have seen the APC price
And are looking for ways to reduce publication costs.
What you’ll get by joining
- A clear picture of publication costs
- A practical journal selection algorithm
- The difference between an APC waiver and a discount
- Sample requests to editors
- A checklist of 10 publishers for Ukrainian authors
- The webinar recording
Can’t make it live?
Register anyway — all registered participants will receive the recording and the checklist.
Get the recordingFAQ
Quick answers to what people usually ask before registering
Is the webinar really free
Yes. Participation, the recording and the checklist are free for everyone who registers.
Will there be a recording
Yes, everyone who registers will receive the recording — even if they couldn’t attend live.
When will I get the checklist
After the webinar — together with the recording, by email or Telegram, whichever you provided when registering.
Is the webinar useful if I haven’t chosen a journal yet
Yes, that’s exactly what it’s for: we’ll cover where to find low-APC or no-APC journals and how to check their reliability before submitting.
Ready to find out how to cut your publication costs?
Register for the free webinar and learn how to find a reliable journal, check publication terms and reduce your APC costs.
October 28, 2026 · 18:00 Kyiv time · online · free
