1. Open Access Commitment
IKR Publishers follows a Gold Open Access model, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall.
2. Licensing & Copyright
- All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC-BY-NC) License.
- This allows users to read, download, share, and distribute the content, provided it is for non-commercial purposes and the original work is properly credited.
- Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IKR Publishers the right to distribute and archive it.
3. No Access Restrictions
- Immediate availability: Articles are freely accessible upon publication.
- No registration, subscription, or payment is required to read published articles.
4. Benefits of Open Access
- Wider reach & visibility: Research is accessible to a global audience.
- Higher citation impact: Open access articles receive more citations and engagement.
- Faster knowledge dissemination: Encourages collaboration and innovation.
5. Author Responsibilities
- Authors must ensure ethical publishing practices.
- Articles must comply with the journal’s formatting, ethical, and peer review guidelines.
6. Archiving & Preservation
- Published articles are permanently stored in digital archives to ensure long-term accessibility.
