Open Access Policy

ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences (AIJSS)
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Introduction

AIJSS is committed to advancing global knowledge by ensuring unrestricted access to high-quality research in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and policy studies. Our open access policy reflects our belief that knowledge should be freely available to all—without subscription or financial barriers.

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  • All articles published in AIJSS are made freely accessible online upon publication.

  • No registration, subscription, or payment is required to access content.

  • This ensures maximum visibility, usage, and citation of published research.

⚖️ Licensing Terms

AIJSS publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

This license allows users to:

✔ Share — Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
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Conditions:

  • Attribution — Proper credit must be given to the original author(s).

  • NonCommercial — Use for commercial purposes is not allowed.

  • NoDerivatives — You may not remix, transform, or build upon the material.

✍️ Author Rights and Copyright

  • Authors retain full copyright of their work.

  • A non-exclusive license is granted to AIJSS to publish, distribute, and archive the manuscript.

  • Authors are free to reuse and share their work elsewhere with proper citation.

⏱️ No Embargo Policy

AIJSS follows a zero-embargo policy, meaning:

  • Articles are available immediately after publication.

  • No delay between acceptance and open access availability.

???? Benefits for Authors

Publishing in AIJSS offers:

  • ✅ Global Reach — Readers from all over the world, especially in underserved regions, gain free access.

  • ✅ Increased Citations — Open access often leads to higher impact and visibility.

  • ✅ Wider Engagement — Policymakers, educators, and the general public can access and apply the research.

???? Article Processing Charges (APC)

To support editorial quality and open access hosting, a one-time APC is charged only upon acceptance. This fee covers:

  • Peer review management

  • Technical support and copyediting

  • DOI registration and digital archiving

  • Long-term hosting and indexing

???? Please refer to the Charges Policy for detailed APC structure and waiver options.

???? Waivers and Discounts

  • Authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints may apply for a partial or full APC waiver.

  • AIJSS supports equitable participation in global publishing.

???? To request a waiver, contact: editorial@aijss.org

???? Compliance with Funding Requirements

AIJSS’s open access policy complies with mandates from international funding agencies and organizations. Authors can rest assured that publication in AIJSS meets most grant-related open access requirements.

????️ Long-Term Digital Preservation

AIJSS partners with trusted digital archives to ensure permanent accessibility of all published content. Articles remain available even if platform technologies change in the future.

???? AIJSS believes that open access is not just a model—it’s a mission. By eliminating access barriers, we amplify voices, expand knowledge, and foster academic collaboration across borders.