Open Access Policy
The International Journal of Current Research and Techniques (IJCRT) is dedicated to advancing open access to scientific knowledge and fostering global collaboration in research dissemination. Our Open Access Policy underscores our commitment to providing unrestricted access to scholarly content and supporting the principles of open science.
Definition of Open Access
Open Access (OA) refers to the free, immediate, and unrestricted availability of scholarly literature and electronic resources to users worldwide. OA facilitates equitable access to information, promotes knowledge sharing, and enhances the visibility and impact of research outcomes. For more information on open access principles, please visit the Open Access Official Website.
Implementation of Open Access
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Publication Model: IJCRT operates under an open-access publication model using OJS (Open Journal Systems), where all articles are freely accessible to readers without subscription or access fees.
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Author Retention of Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their published articles, granting IJCRT a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the work.
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Licensing: All articles published in IJCRT are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to freely distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the content, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.
Benefits of Open Access
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Global Accessibility: Open access ensures that scientific knowledge is available to researchers, students, policymakers, and the general public worldwide, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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Enhanced Visibility: Open access increases the visibility and discoverability of research articles, leading to greater citation impact and recognition for authors.
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Promotion of Innovation: By removing barriers to access, open access encourages innovation, facilitates data sharing, and accelerates the pace of scientific discovery.
Compliance with Open Access Principles
IJCRT adheres to the core principles of open access outlined by initiatives such as the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) and the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities. We are committed to promoting open access as a fundamental element of scholarly communication and research dissemination.
Our commitment to an open-access policy reflects our dedication to advancing the sharing of scientific knowledge and promoting global research collaboration. Open Access (OA) is particularly crucial in cases where many traditional, UGC CARE list journals, and Scopus-indexed journals do not offer this feature. By embracing open-access principles, IJCRT aims to democratize knowledge and advance research for the benefit of society as a whole.