Open Access

Open Access Policy

Key Features of Open Access

Free to read: No subscription or paywall barriers.

Author retains rights: Usually published under Creative Commons licenses.

Wide dissemination: Increases visibility and citation potential.

Supports collaboration: Enables global access to knowledge and fosters interdisciplinary research.

Types of Open Access

Gold OA: Articles are published in open access journals and are freely available immediately.

Green OA: Authors self-archive a version of their article (e.g., preprint or accepted manuscript) in a repository.

Hybrid OA: Subscription-based journals offer open access for individual articles, often for a fee.

Why Open Access Matters

• Promotes equity in knowledge sharing, especially for researchers in low- and middle-income regions.

• Accelerates scientific progress by removing access barriers.

• Encourages public engagement by making research accessible to policymakers, educators, and the general public.

Open Access Policy

Our journal follows a fully Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall barriers. This approach promotes wider dissemination of research and supports academic equity by providing unrestricted access to knowledge, regardless of institutional or geographic limitations.

Benefits of Open Access for Authors

• Greater visibility and readership

• Increased citation potential

• Global accessibility to your research

• Compliance with funding body mandates

Licensing and Copyright

All articles are published under a Creative Commons license (usually CC BY), allowing for sharing, adaptation, and reuse with proper attribution. Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting the journal a license to publish and distribute the article.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support open access publishing, the journal may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC). Waivers or discounts are available in specific cases, such as for authors from low-income countries. Please refer to our [APC Policy page] for complete details.

Commitment to Accessibility and Impact

We are committed to democratizing access to research and helping authors reach a broad global audience — including researchers, educators, policymakers, and the public. Through open access, we aim to enhance the visibility, impact, and societal value of scholarly work.