Does the open source alternative to hybrid indexed journals prevent non-funded researchers from publishing papers? I am facing hurdles to publish paper in standard option of hybrid option journals. Can you share your experiences?
I had a poor experience with the standard option of hybrid option journals. Last year month in February (2023.02.17), I submitted my manuscript. The editor rejected my manuscript after 16 months (2024.06.13) without giving any specific opportunity to defend the reviewers' query. But the same manuscript is under the second review and it's now a better journal. So, don't be upset......