Repository policies for authors

Our journal, committed to the principles of open access and digital dissemination, publishes articles exclusively online. This approach ensures that all articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication, aligning with our goal to enhance scholarly communication across the global academic community.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in our journal are immediately available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This allows anyone to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author, as long as proper credit is given.

Repository policies for authors

Our journal is committed to open access and digital dissemination, publishing articles exclusively online. This ensures that all articles are freely available immediately upon publication. We are listed in Sherpa/Romeo, supporting authors in depositing versions of their work in institutional or other repositories of their choice. Authors may archive pre-print, post-print, and the publisher's version of their articles, with no embargo periods. Proper citation and a link back to the published version are required to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record. Our journal is preserved by the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to ensure the long-term accessibility and preservation of all published content.

Publisher's Version Archiving Policy

As an online-only journal, we permit authors to archive the published version of their articles without restrictions. This policy aims to support the widespread dissemination of knowledge while upholding the integrity of the published record. Authors are encouraged to provide a link back to the article on our journal's website, ensuring that readers have access to the official version and facilitating consistent citation practices.

No Embargo Periods

Reflecting our commitment to open access, there are no embargo periods for the archiving of the published version of articles. Authors are encouraged to share the published article on any platform of their choice, including personal and institutional repositories, immediately after publication. This policy ensures that research is accessible without delay, supporting our mission to provide unrestricted access to scholarly work.

Conditions of Deposit

To support the integrity of the scholarly record and ensure that the definitive version of the work is accessible, we request that all archived versions of the article include a proper citation and a link back to the published version on our website. Such practices are crucial for directing readers to the most accurate and complete version of the research.

Transparency in Fees and Charges

Detailed information regarding any fees or charges can be found on this page: Author Fees.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work published in our journal. Articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Ensuring Accessible Content

All content published in our journal is freely accessible without any paywalls or registration requirements. We are committed to ensuring that research is available to the widest possible audience without any barriers.

These policies are designed to promote the maximum dissemination and impact of work published in our journal. By facilitating open access and responsible archiving, we aim to advance scholarly communication and ensure that research findings are readily accessible to the wider academic and public audiences.