Open Access Policy

Vexido Publications LLP is committed to advancing the accessibility of research and knowledge. Our Open Access Policy ensures that all content published in our journals is freely available to readers worldwide, fostering global knowledge sharing and innovation.

1. Definition of Open Access

Open access refers to the unrestricted online availability of research articles. Under this model:

Articles are accessible to anyone, anywhere, without subscription or paywall barriers.
Readers can read, download, copy, distribute, print, and reuse the content under specific licensing terms, provided proper credit is given to the authors and source.

2. Licensing Terms

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows:

Sharing: Users can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
Adapting: Users can remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as proper attribution is provided.

3. Author Benefits

Authors publishing under the open access model enjoy the following benefits:

Global Reach: Increased visibility and readership due to unrestricted access.
Higher Impact: Greater opportunities for citations and engagement with their work.
Retained Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting Vexido Publications LLP a publishing license.

4. Reader Benefits

Readers can:

Access articles freely without any financial or institutional barriers.
Use, share, and adapt content in compliance with the CC BY 4.0 license.

5. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To sustain the open access model, authors may be required to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs). These charges cover:

Editorial and peer-review processes.
Typesetting, formatting, and online hosting.
Long-term digital archiving and preservation.

APC Waivers

Vexido Publications LLP may offer waivers or discounts to authors from low-income countries or those facing financial constraints. Details of the waiver policy are available on the journal website.

6. Archiving and Preservation

Published articles are archived and preserved in:

Institutional repositories.
Digital preservation systems such as LOCKSS or CLOCKSS.

7. Compliance with Funding Bodies

Our open access policy complies with the requirements of funding agencies and institutions that mandate open access publishing. Authors can easily meet their funder’s open access requirements by publishing with us.

8. Ethical and Legal Considerations

Authors must ensure that their work does not infringe upon copyright laws or ethical standards.
Third-party material included in articles must have appropriate permissions for open access distribution.

9. Open Access and Peer Review

The open access model applies only to published articles. Manuscripts undergoing peer review are not publicly accessible to maintain confidentiality during the evaluation process.