Open Access Policy

Our journal offers authors the option to publish their research under an Open Access or Hybrid model, adhering to international standards.

1. Open Access, Authors who choose the Open Access model will have their articles freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. This option enhances the visibility and reach of their research, allowing for greater dissemination and impact. A fee, known as the Article Processing Charge (APC), is applicable to cover the costs associated with the Open Access publication. The APC for our journal is [insert APC amount]. Authors are encouraged to check with their institutions or funders regarding available support for APCs.

2. Hybrid Model, Alternatively, authors can choose to publish their articles under the Hybrid model. In this model, the articles will be available to subscribers and through libraries that have purchased access to the journal. Authors still have the option to make their articles Open Access by paying the APC at any point after publication. This model allows flexibility for authors to decide on the accessibility of their work.

3. Compliance with Funding Mandates, Our Open Access policy ensures compliance with funding mandates from institutions and governmental bodies that require research to be publicly accessible. Authors can easily meet these requirements by opting for the Open Access model.

4. Licensing, All Open Access articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute it.

5. Benefits of Open Access, Publishing Open Access offers several benefits:

  • Increased Visibility and Impact: Research is accessible to a broader audience, which can lead to higher citation rates.
  • Compliance with Funding Requirements: Many funding bodies require research to be Open Access.
  • Global Accessibility: Articles are available to researchers and the public worldwide without any access barriers.

We are committed to providing flexible publishing options to support the diverse needs of our authors and to advance the dissemination of scholarly research in the digital age.