Shacin Chandra Saha

There are several reputable indexed (Scopus/SCI) open access journals in the fields of Remote Sensing, GIS, Urban Climate, and Environmental Science that offer full or partial APC waivers for researchers from developing countries such as Bangladesh. Publishers like SAGE, Springer Nature, Oxford University Press, and the Royal Society automatically grant APC waivers or discounts based on the author’s institutional affiliation and country classification (e.g., Research4Life or World Bank data). For instance, SAGE offers a 100% waiver for Group A countries and a 50% discount for Group B. Springer Nature provides full waivers or 50% discounts depending on the country's income level and GDP. The Royal Society and Oxford University Press have similar automated waiver systems. The Journal of Remote Sensing (published by Science Partner Journals and supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences) covered all APCs until July 2025, and continues to offer waivers under the Hinari program. Additionally, Copernicus Publications hosts both discounted and completely APC-free ("diamond open access") journals, while platforms like ScienceFrontier provide case-based discounts of 20–50% depending on author origin and manuscript quality. Based on this, the most reliable options for Bangladeshi researchers are those with automatic waivers and strong presence in the relevant scientific fields.

Hello, I recommend the journal Atmósfera from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. It's indexed in Scopus and Web of Science and is a Diamond journal with no APC fees and international prestige. You can consult its editorial policies at: https://www.revistascca.unam.mx/atm/index.php/atm