# Cerebrospinal Fluid Research: The first six months and the introduction of article processing charges

## TL;DR

This editorial explains the introduction of article processing charges for publishing in Cerebrospinal Fluid Research and highlights the benefits of open access.

## Contribution

The paper introduces and discusses the implementation of article processing charges in the journal.

## Key findings

- APCs have been introduced for authors submitting to Cerebrospinal Fluid Research.
- The editorial emphasizes the advantages of free open access publishing for readers.

## Abstract

Article processing charges (APCs) have recently been introduced for authors submitting papers to Cerebrospinal Fluid Research. This editorial is to inform readers about the need and use of APCs and about the advantages of free open access publishing.