Open Access
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- What are Conflict of Interest Statements, Funding Source Declarations, Author Agreements/Declarations and Permission Notes?
Last updated on October 03, 2026
Such statements are required by most journals from each listed author, and many journals have a form to be completed or a specific format to follow. Check the journal's Guide for Authors before beginning submission.
- Publishing journey videos: How do I complete the Rights and Access form?
Last updated on October 04, 2026
The Online Author Communication System (OACS) that you use to complete the Rights and Access forms provides an intuitive experience and price transparency. We store institutional/funding agreements and...
- Which open access options are available?
Last updated on October 03, 2026
Elsevier offers two types of open access:Self-archivingOpen accessClick the relevant open access type below to find out more about it.Self-archiving (sometimes called green open access)Self-archiving (sometimes...
- What should I do if my organization (i.e. affiliation or funder) is not found when I am asked for it in the Rights and Access form?
Last updated on October 03, 2026
Watch this short video to see how to add your institution when submitting as an author in Editorial Manager.When you are asked for the name of the organization, type the first letters of your organization...
- Which user license should I choose?
Last updated on October 03, 2026
The user license options available define how readers can reuse open access articles published on our platforms. You are required to decide which license best suits you. Please note: once selected user...
- What is Elsevier's waiver policy for open access fees?
Last updated on October 04, 2026
If you genuinely can't afford the fees to get your article published open access, then individual waiver requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and may be granted in cases of genuine need.We are...
- What should I do if my invoice is incorrect?
Last updated on August 17, 2026
To request an amended invoice you should:Know the invoice number. You can find it in the 'Invoice Number' field of your invoice.Have all the details for the amended invoice: your institution's billing...
- How do I find out if my journal complies with the policies of my funding body?
Last updated on October 03, 2026
The journal’s open access polices will be listed in the Guide for Authors, and you can compare those with he requirements of your funding body. Elsevier also has agreements in place with a number of funders.
- Will Elsevier index my article in PubMed?
Last updated on October 03, 2026
For your manuscript to be indexed in PubMed, it would need to:Have been accepted for publication by an Elsevier journal which is indexed in PubMed. To determine if the journal in which your article has...
- How can an Editor view a submission's history?
Last updated on August 07, 2026
Editors with permission can select 'History' for any submission. The status history shows each time the status term changed for the submission, while the correspondence history includes every email sent to anyone about this submission.