OPEN ACCESS POLICY

AJCIM is committed to the principles of Open Access, which aims to make research freely available to the global community, fostering knowledge sharing, collaboration, and the advancement of scientific discovery. As part of our commitment, we adhere to the following Open Access policy:

Publication Access: All articles published in AJCIM are freely and immediately available to readers worldwide, without any subscription or paywall barriers. This allows anyone with internet access to read, download, copy, distribute, print, and use the published articles for non-commercial purposes, provided that proper attribution is given to the authors and the journal.

Licensing: All articles published in AJCIM are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This means that readers are free to share and adapt the work, including for commercial purposes, as long as they provide appropriate credit to the original authors and the journal.

Author Retention of Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their articles published in [Journal Name]. This allows authors to reproduce, distribute, and publicly perform their work, as well as prepare derivative works, without seeking permission from the journal. However, authors are required to properly acknowledge the original publication in [Journal Name].

Archiving and Preservation: AJCIM supports digital archiving and long-term preservation of published articles. We encourage authors to deposit their articles in recognized repositories or archives to ensure their accessibility and preservation for future generations.

Article Processing Charges (APCs): AJCIM may require authors to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs associated with the publication process, including peer review, editing, typesetting, and online hosting. However, we strive to keep APCs affordable and offer fee waivers or discounts for authors from low-income countries or those facing financial constraints.

Transparency: AJCIM provides transparency regarding its Open Access policy, APCs (if applicable), and any funding sources that support the journal's operations. We aim to ensure that authors and readers have a clear understanding of the journal's commitment to Open Access and the associated processes.

By adopting an Open Access policy, AJCIM aims to maximize the visibility, impact, and reach of published research, enabling researchers, educators, policymakers, and the general public to access and benefit from the latest scientific knowledge. We believe that Open Access fosters innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of society as a whole.