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Article Processing Charges (APCs): Royal Society of Chemistry (2024-2027)

A guide to assist with the understanding of how Article Processing Charges (APCs) advance Open Access Publishing. The guide also covers Transformative Agreements with certain publishers

Transformative Agreements @Rhodes

The South African National Library and Information Consortium (SANLiC) has negotiated a Transformative Agreements with the Publisher. 

Click here:

1. For more information about the terms of the Transformative Agreement

2. To view the list the journal titles of the Journals that fall within this Transformative Agreement

The allocated free Article Processing Charges (APCs) and Tokens for this Transformative Agreement are managed by the Research Office.

Contact the Research Office for your APC and Token queries

Read more: RUL Scholarly Communication: Transformative agreements

Royal Society of Chemistry

 

Whether studying the chemistry of life, or developing the advanced science behind modern technology, chemical scientists use their expertise to  improve our health, our environment and our daily lives.

Collaboration is essential. The Royal Society of Chemistry connects scientists with each other and society as a whole, so they can do their best work and make discoveries and innovation happen.

The Royal Society of Chemistry publishes new research. They develop, recognise and celebrate professional capabilities. They bring people together to spark new ideas and new partnerships. They support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists. And they speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all.

The Royal Society of Chemistry is a catalyst for the chemistry that enriches our world.

Royal Society of Chemistry Transformative Agreement

Transformational agreements allow researchers unlimited read access to a portfolio of journals, plus funding to cover Article Publication Charges when choosing to publish open access. 

This agreement commenced in 2024. It is a four-year agreement (2024-2027) 

The Royal Society of Chemistry is a not-for-profit organisation for the advancement of the chemical sciences.

Their journals cover the core chemical sciences and related fields such as biology, energy and the environment, engineering, maerials, medicine and physics

Click here for more information about a Read & Publish agreement

Click here for more information about the publishing process at the Royal Society of Chemistry