Open Access Policy

The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government is an open access journal that publishes high-quality research articles and reviews in the fields of business and government. All published content is freely accessible under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Key Aspects of Our Open Access Policy:

1.Open Access Commitment:

  • All articles published in the journal are freely available to the public immediately upon publication. There are no subscription fees or access charges for readers.

2.Author Rights:

  • Authors retain copyright over their work while granting the journal the right to publish under the CC BY 4.0 license. This allows authors to share and disseminate their research without restrictions.

3.Attribution Requirements:

  • Users of the journal’s articles must provide appropriate credit to the authors, include a link to the CC BY 4.0 license, and indicate if any changes were made to the original work.

4.No Embargo Period:

  • There are no embargo periods on any of the articles published in the journal, ensuring immediate and unrestricted access to research findings. 

5.Archiving and Self-Archiving:

  • Authors are permitted and encouraged to archive their articles in institutional repositories and on personal websites. The journal supports self-archiving practices to enhance visibility and accessibility.

6.Commercial Use:

  • The CC BY 4.0 license permits others to use the articles for commercial purposes, provided the original authors are credited.

7.Editorial Independence:

  • The journal operates independently and is committed to publishing rigorous and high-quality research. All decisions regarding publication are made based on the merit of the work, without influence from commercial interests.

8.Ethical Compliance:

  • The journal adheres to ethical guidelines and best practices in publishing, including plagiarism detection and ensuring the integrity of research.

9.Promotion of Research:

  • By providing open access to research, the journal aims to foster collaboration, enhance the visibility of research outputs, and promote the dissemination of knowledge in the fields of business and government.

The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government is committed to aligning with these guidelines, ensuring transparency, accessibility, and adherence to best practices in open access publishing.