Summary:
- This article discusses the potential benefits and challenges of a "no-APC" open access model, where authors do not have to pay article processing charges (APCs) to publish their research in open access journals.
- The article highlights how this model could increase accessibility and equity in scholarly publishing, allowing more researchers, especially those from low-resource institutions or regions, to publish their work openly.
- However, the article also cautions that the success of this model depends on sustainable funding mechanisms and addressing potential issues, such as maintaining high-quality peer review and ensuring equitable representation in editorial boards and decision-making processes.