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Open Access Has a Dirty Secret, Surgical Editors Say

Surgery journal editors outline recommendations to address cost disparities affecting LMIC and unfunded researchers

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The Surgery Journal Editors Group, including Dr. Sherry M. Wren, Dr. Elliott R. Haut, and Dr. Fausto Catena, highlight a significant equity paradox in open access (OA) publishing where authors face escalating financial barriers, such as article processing charges (APC), as costs shift from readers to contributors. This disparity can hinder participation from researchers in low- and middle-income countries, potentially limiting global representation in scientific literature. They recommend waiving fees for authors from LMICs and minimizing costs for unfunded researchers while recognizing the challenges of implementation.

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Open Access Has a Dirty Secret, Surgical Editors Say

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 1, 2026

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