The advancement of scholarly knowledge relies on unrestricted access to research outputs. Open Access (OA) publishing ensures that academic content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without financial or legal barriers. This policy outlines the principles governing open access, copyright, and author rights to promote transparency and equity in scholarly communication.

Open Access Statement

All published articles are immediately and freely available under an open access model. There are no subscription fees, login requirements, or paywalls. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish under an open access framework. For details on how authors can prepare manuscripts, please review our Author Guidelines.

This policy adheres to the principles outlined in the Budapest Open Access Initiative, supporting the free availability of peer-reviewed literature for reading, downloading, sharing, and linking.

Licensing and Copyright

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. For ethical considerations on citations and permissions, refer to our Plagiarism & Ethics Policy.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility, all published content is archived in trusted digital repositories. The journal implements preservation strategies such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS to guarantee perpetual availability, regardless of publisher status or operational continuity.

Author Rights and Reuse

Authors are encouraged to share their published articles through institutional repositories, personal websites, and academic networks to maximize visibility. For effective strategies to amplify research impact, visit our Post-Publication Promotion Guide.

Third-Party Content

Where an article includes content from external sources, it is the responsibility of the author to obtain the necessary permissions prior to submission. Such content must be properly credited and comply with the original copyright terms. For related ethical standards, see our Ethical Publishing Practices.

For questions regarding licensing, reuse, or permissions, contact the editorial office at editorial@aydenjournals.com.