Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

1. Policy Overview

“The Interdisciplinary African Studies Journal is committed to providing open access to all published articles. This policy ensures that research outputs are freely accessible to the global research community and the public without financial or subscription barriers.

2. Open Access License

All articles published in our journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to freely share, adapt and improve the work, but the original authors and sources must be appropriately cited.

3. Benefits of Open Access

Increased Visibility: Open access articles reach a wider audience, increasing the visibility and impact of research.
Improved Findability: Research is more easily discovered and cited by other researchers, contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
Equivalent Access: It ensures that research findings are accessible to researchers, practitioners and the public, regardless of financial resources.

4. Author Responsibilities

Compliance: Authors must ensure that their work complies with our open access policy and the Creative Commons license.

Funding and Support: Authors must clearly state that they have received any funding or support that contributed to the research and publication process.

5. Article Submission and Access

Submission: Articles submitted to our journal will undergo a peer-review process and will be published and made publicly available upon acceptance.

Access: All published articles will be freely available on our journal website and may be downloaded, read, and shared without restriction.

6. Ethical Principles

Our open access policy is consistent with our commitment to transparency, ethical research practices, and the dissemination of knowledge. We support initiatives that promote equal access and uphold the principles of academic integrity.

7. Contact Information

For any questions or additional information regarding our open access policy, please contact us at editor@afrikacalismalari.com