Open Access Policy

Our journal publishing platform is committed to promoting the free exchange of knowledge and fostering equitable access to scientific research. Our Open Access Policy is designed to ensure transparency, accessibility, and inclusivity for a global audience. Below is an outline of the key elements of our policy:

  1. Definition of Open Access

We adhere to the principles of Open Access as defined by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). All articles published on our platform are freely available online without financial, legal, or technical barriers, except that inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself.

  1. Article Availability

All published articles are made immediately accessible to the public upon publication. No subscription or one-time payment is required to access, download, or distribute our content.

  1. Licensing Policy

Our platform uses the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which allows users to:

  • Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

This ensures that authors retain copyright of their work while granting users permission to share and adapt the content, provided proper attribution is given.

  1. Author Rights

Authors publishing with us retain the following rights:

  • Copyright of their work.
  • The ability to freely distribute and reuse their content in any format or medium.
  • Permission to deposit their published work in institutional or other repositories without restrictions.
  1. Access and Usage
  • Readers are free to read, download, print, and share articles without restrictions.
  • The content may be used for educational purposes, research, and innovation, in compliance with the terms of the CC BY license.
  1. Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term access and preservation, our journal integrates with reputable digital archiving services such as CLOCKSS and Portico. Articles are stored in multiple repositories to safeguard against data loss.

  1. Publication Fees

While we strive to keep access free for readers, authors may be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of peer review, editing, and hosting. We offer discounts or waivers of 20% to authors from low-income countries and to those facing financial constraints.

  1. Transparency
  • We clearly communicate all policies related to Open Access, including APCs and licensing terms.
  • Any changes to this policy will be promptly announced on our website and in related communications.
  1. Compliance with Funding Body Requirements

Our Open Access Policy aligns with the mandates of major funding organizations. Authors can meet funders’ requirements by publishing with us, ensuring their work remains compliant and widely disseminated.