For Publishers

Open Access Policy

Open access policies describe how articles are shared, licensed, and funded. This overview summarizes the policy elements that indexers and funders typically review.

Licensing

Open access licensing clarifies reuse and attribution. Many journals publish Creative Commons terms on each article page.

Author Rights

Author rights statements explain how authors can share preprints, accepted manuscripts, and final published versions.

APC Transparency

APC transparency includes fees, waivers, and funding support, with clear payment timing and refund policies.

Policy Elements Commonly Reviewed

Clearly stated open access model (gold, diamond, or hybrid).
Copyright ownership and licensing terms on each article.
Embargo policies if applicable (preferred: none).
Repository and preprint sharing allowances.

APC & Waiver Guidance

Publish full APC schedule with currency and payment steps.
Offer waivers or discounts for low-resource institutions.
Explain what APCs cover (editing, hosting, DOI).
Provide transparent refund and withdrawal policies.

Open Access Commitments

Immediate, free access to full text articles.

License details displayed on every article page.

Author rights to share and deposit the final version.

Transparent APCs and waiver options published online.

Archiving policy ensures long-term availability.

Clear policy for reuse, citation, and attribution.