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- 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 December 11, 2025
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...
- What are Conflict of Interest Statements, Funding Source Declarations, Author Agreements/Declarations and Permission Notes?
Last updated on January 09, 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 November 14, 2025
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...
- How can I pay for my Elsevier invoice?
Last updated on December 17, 2025
The options to pay an Elsevier invoice are:Credit Card (American Express, Visa Card or Euro/Access/Mastercard/ WeChat/ Alipay). The payment link is available at the bottom of the copy of the invoice you...
- Can I still make my article open access if it’s already published?
Last updated on December 09, 2025
Generally, Elsevier doesn't offer authors the option in hybrid journals to retrospectively make an article open access after publication.However, we realize that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances...
- Hybrid journal moving to open access
Last updated on November 18, 2025
What does a journal moving to open access mean to authors?Anyone submitting to the journal on or after the changeover date will be expected to cover the cost of the Article Publishing Charge (APC) to publish...
- Which open access options are available?
Last updated on December 09, 2025
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...
- How do I complete the payment details page of the Rights and Access form when ordering Gold Open Access?
Last updated on July 26, 2024
When adding payment details, you will be required to add invoice address (organization or individual), tax information and tax exemption status. Click here for tips on how to search or add your organization,...
- What is Elsevier's waiver policy for open access fees?
Last updated on November 14, 2025
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...
- How to contact us on Journal Article Publishing
Last updated on January 04, 2026
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