Open Access Policy
The Shodh Sagar Journal of Commerce and Economics is dedicated to the principles of Diamond / Platinum Open Access, providing immediate and unrestricted access to all published content. Our open access policy ensures that research is freely available to the public, promoting the dissemination of knowledge and fostering academic collaboration.
Key Features of Our Open Access Policy
1. Immediate and Free Access
All articles published in the Shodh Sagar Journal of Commerce and Economics are available immediately upon publication. There are no subscription fees, paywalls, or registration requirements for accessing the content.
2. Licensing
Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY NC 4.0). This license allows others to share, copy, redistribute, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source, a link to the Creative Commons license is provided, and any changes made are indicated.
3. Author Rights
While the Shodh Sagar Journal of Commerce and Economics retains copyright of all published articles, authors are granted extensive rights to use and distribute their work. Authors are free to share their published work, including posting it to institutional repositories, personal websites, and academic social networks, provided proper attribution is given.
4. Diamond / Platinum Open Access Model
The journal follows the Diamond / Platinum Open Access model, which means that all articles are published without any Article Processing Charges and are freely accessible online without any cost to the readers. This model ensures that the content reaches a wide audience and maximizes the impact and visibility of the research.
5. Enhancing Visibility and Impact
By providing open access to our articles, we aim to enhance the visibility, readership, and impact of the research published in our journal. Open access facilitates wider dissemination and increases the potential for citations and academic collaboration.
6. No Article Processing Charges (APCs)
The Shodh Sagar Journal of Commerce and Economics does not charge authors any fees for the submission, processing, or publication of articles. Our open access policy is supported by the journal’s publisher.
7. Commitment to High-Quality Publishing
While we are committed to open access, we also maintain rigorous standards of peer review and editorial quality. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research.
We believe that open access is essential for the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of academic research. The Shodh Sagar Journal of Commerce and Economics is dedicated to making research freely accessible to everyone, contributing to a more informed and engaged global community.