Commitment to Knowledge Accessibility

At SSJ Journals, we are firmly committed to promoting the global exchange of scientific and academic knowledge. As part of this mission, we adopt a comprehensive Open Access (OA) publishing policy that ensures unrestricted online access to all scholarly articles published across our journals. We believe that open access accelerates innovation, enhances visibility, and fosters inclusive learning by removing price barriers for readers and researchers worldwide.

Definition of Open Access

Open access means that all content is freely available without charge to users or their institutions. Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles in our journals without prior permission from the publisher or author, as long as proper attribution is given. This aligns with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition and principles.

Licensing and Copyright

All articles published under SSJ Journals' open access model are typically licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This allows users to:

• Share copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

• Adapt remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially

The author retains the copyright of their work while granting SSJ Journals the right of first publication. The license ensures that proper credit is given, a link to the license is provided, and any changes made are indicated clearly.

Benefits of Open Access with SSJ Journals

• Global Reach: Research reaches a wider audience across academia, industry, and the public.

• Higher Citation Impact: Open access articles tend to receive more citations and visibility.

• Author Rights: Authors retain copyright and can freely share their work.

• Faster Dissemination: Immediate access to research for global readers enhances timely application and discussion.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

To maintain the infrastructure necessary for open access publishing, SSJ Journals may levy a modest Article Processing Charge (APC). This fee covers peer review, editing, DOI assignment, online hosting, indexing, and archiving. However, we are mindful of financial constraints, particularly for researchers from low-income countries or students, and provide waiver or discount options upon justified request.

Archiving and Long-Term Access

SSJ Journals ensures the long-term preservation of all articles through digital repositories and backup systems. We partner with reputed archiving services and indexing agencies to guarantee content stability and retrievability even in the future.

Indexing and Discoverability

All open access articles are submitted to major databases and repositories, enhancing visibility through platforms such as:

• Google Scholar

• DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

• CrossRef (for DOI metadata)

• Subject-specific indexing services (as applicable)

Compliance with Funding Agency Mandates

Our open access model is fully compliant with the open access policies of major funding agencies and institutions. SSJ Journals supports mandates from organizations such as Plan S, the NIH, and the European Commission, ensuring that funded research is openly and promptly available.

Open access at SSJ Journals is not just a policy-it’s a philosophy of openness, equity, and innovation. We encourage researchers, educators, and institutions to join us in supporting transparent and barrier-free scientific communication. For further details or waiver requests, please contact our editorial office or visit the submission page.