First issue, Vol. 1, No. 1 (January–June 2026), will be published in April 2026.
The Article Processing Charge (APC) is waived for submissions until 31 May 2026.
Open Access Policy
- Open Access
- FRIE Open Access Guidelines
- Repository Policy
- Gold Open Access and Fee Waivers
- Refund of Article Processing Charges
- FRIE Publication Open Access Journals
Open Access
Open access (OA) is the practice of making peer-reviewed scientific material freely available online without access restrictions. Journals offering "gold" open access ensure that all articles are immediately accessible on the publisher's website. The cost of this access is typically covered by an article-processing charge (APC), which is paid by authors, institutions, funding agencies, or sponsors upon acceptance of the paper.
FRIE Open Access Guidelines
Foundation for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (FRIE) adheres to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) standards. Journals under this framework use open licenses (such as Creative Commons or similar), granting copyright holders the ability to provide usage rights to third parties.
Benefits of Open Access Publishing
Publishing in open access:
- Enhances visibility and discoverability of research.
- Increases readership and citations.
- Ensures compliance with institutional, sponsor, and open access requirements.
Authors funded by UKRI or the Wellcome Trust can publish their work under a CC-BY license to meet funder requirements.
Open Access Licenses and Copyright
The CRI journals follow the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license, which:
- Permits downloading and sharing of the work with proper attribution.
- Prohibits commercial use, derivative works, or modifications.
Authors are required to transfer their copyright to the publisher upon submission, and all articles are subject to the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.
Repository Policy
Authors can freely deposit all versions of their articles (submitted, accepted, and final published) in institutional or other repositories without any embargo period. The Centre for Research and Innovation journals are archived in the PKP Preservation Network for long-term preservation services.
Gold Open Access and Fee Waivers
Publishing under gold open access requires an Article Processing Charge (APC), ensuring the article remains permanently free for everyone.
- FRIE charges an APC of Rs. 3000 for authors from India and $50 for authors from other countries.
- FRIE offers partial discounts on APCs for authors from low-income economies. Eligibility is based on Research4Life criteria, with Group A countries receiving a 50% discount. For more details, visit the Research4Life eligibility page.
- Discounts are automatically applied based on the Corresponding Author’s country information.
- FRIE has no additional charges, such as editorial processing charges, language editing fees, color charges, submission fees, page charges, membership fees, print subscription costs, or other supplementary charges.
Refund of Article Processing Charges
The FRIE grants refunds only in the following cases:
- An error by the publisher prevents manuscript publication.
- Multiple APC payments are mistakenly made for the same manuscript.
Refunds are not issued if:
- The author withdraws the manuscript after APC payment.
- The manuscript is retracted for plagiarism or copyright infringement.
Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 14 days.
FRIE Publication Open Access Journals
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FRIE Publications offers nearly all its 12 journals as open access, ensuring a seamless and efficient publishing experience.
- Authors are presented with the lowest possible APC for their chosen journal, with any applicable discounts automatically applied.
High Visibility
Publishing with Foundation for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (FRIE) ensures global visibility, allowing millions of researchers to access your work free of charge.
Proven Trust
Benefit from CRI’s long-standing expertise in academic publishing and join a growing community of researchers sharing their work through open access.
Top Quality
FRIE combines rigorous peer review and competitive APCs to maintain high-quality publications. Expert editors and reviewers ensure your work meets the highest standards.
Powerful Innovation
FRIE employs advanced impact and visibility tracking to provide key insights into your article's reach and influence. The Online Author Communication System ensures a smooth publishing process, offering the lowest possible APC for your article.
Wide Choice
Choose from FRIE’s wide range of journals across various tiers of impact, all providing high-quality publication and support tailored to your research needs.
