OPEN ACCESS POLICY

The "Applied Journals of Management and Administration" is dedicated to the principle of open access to all of our published content. We believe that providing free and unrestricted access to research findings promotes the dissemination of knowledge, accelerates innovation, and supports the global advancement of science and scholarship in management and administration.

Key Aspects of Our Open Access Policy:

  1. Immediate Free Access
    • All articles published in the "Applied Journals of Management and Administration" are made freely available online immediately upon publication. This ensures that anyone, anywhere, can access and read our content without any subscription or payment barriers.
  2. Creative Commons License
    • We publish our articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license allows users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, provided that the original authors and source are properly credited.
  3. Author Retention of Copyright
    • Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article. This empowers authors to share their research widely while maintaining ownership and control over their intellectual property.
  4. No Article Processing Charges (APCs)
    • To ensure equitable access to publication opportunities, the "Applied Journals of Management and Administration" does not charge any article processing fees or submission fees. We are committed to removing financial barriers for authors, particularly those from low- and middle-income countries.
  5. Archiving and Preservation
    • To guarantee the long-term availability of our published content, we utilize advanced digital archiving systems. Our articles are stored in multiple trusted repositories and digital archives, ensuring that the scholarly record is preserved for future generations.
  6. Promotion and Dissemination
    • We actively promote the dissemination and visibility of our published articles through indexing in major databases, partnerships with academic institutions, and engagement with the broader academic and practitioner communities. This maximizes the impact and reach of the research we publish.

Benefits of Open Access:

  • Enhanced Visibility and Impact: Open access increases the accessibility and visibility of research, leading to higher citation rates and greater influence in the field.
  • Global Accessibility: Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public from all parts of the world can access our content without barriers, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative scientific community.
  • Faster Dissemination: Open access allows for the rapid dissemination of research findings, accelerating the pace of discovery and innovation.
  • Public Enrichment: By making research freely available, we contribute to the public good, enhancing education and informed decision-making across various sectors.

The "Applied Journals of Management and Administration" is proud to support open access as part of our commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting excellence in management and administration research. We invite authors and readers to join us in this endeavor to make high-quality research accessible to all.