Open Access Policy
International Journal of Computer Communication and Information Systems (IJCCIS) provides free access to scholarly research. To promote a free flow of knowledge and further academic collaborations, we follow an open access and licensing policy, and is committed to making published articles freely available to the global research community.
Open Access Statement
IJCCIS follows a Gold Open Access model, which means:
- All articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication, with no subscription fees or paywalls, ensuring unrestricted access to readers worldwide.
- Researchers, educators, and professionals can download, read, share, and distribute content without barriers, advancing the reach and impact of the published work.
Licensing
To facilitate the broadest possible dissemination of knowledge, IJCCIS articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-SA). Key Features of the CC BY-SA License:
- Attribution: Users must provide appropriate credit to the original author(s) and cite the source when using, adapting, or redistributing the content.
- Reuse and Adaptation: Users can share, copy, distribute, and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial uses, provided proper credit is given.
- Transparency: Licensing ensures clear guidelines on usage while respecting the authors' intellectual property.
Why Open Access and CC Licensing?
By adopting this policy, IJCCIS enhances research visibility, societal benefits, and compliance with global standards for open access:
- Empowers Authors: Enhances the visibility and impact of their research.
- Benefits Society: Makes cutting-edge research accessible to academics, practitioners, and the public without cost barriers.
- Aligns with Global Standards: Meets mandates from funding agencies and institutions that require open access publishing.