Open access policy
Ejthad for Scientific Research believes in the importance of disseminating scientific knowledge and making it freely available to all, contributing to the promotion of scientific research and the widespread exchange of ideas. To this end, the journal adopts an Immediate Open Access policy.
Principles of the journal's open access policy:
1. Content Freely Available: All research and articles published in Al-Ijtihad Journal of Scientific Research are available for reading, downloading, copying, distribution, printing, searching, linking to full texts, indexing, and legal use for any academic, non-commercial purpose, without prior permission from the publisher or author.
2. No Embargo: The full text of all articles is made available immediately upon publication on the journal's website. There is no embargo period to delay access to the content.
3. Creative Commons License: All articles published in the journal are subject to the Creative Commons Attribution International (CC BY ND) license. The licensee has the right to publish and distribute the content used in an exact copy and may not make any modifications to it.
4. Archiving: The journal's content is permanently archived to ensure its long-term preservation and availability. This is done through the journal's website and may also include other digital archives.
5. Supporting Dissemination: The journal encourages the posting of links to published articles on authors' personal websites, institutional repositories, and social media platforms to increase their reach and impact.
Authors' Responsibility:
By submitting their research for publication in Ejthad for of Scientific Research, authors agree to the terms of this Open Access Policy and grant the journal the right to publish their work under the Creative Commons license mentioned above.
Benefits of the Open Access Policy:
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Increased Visibility and Impact of Research: Making research freely available allows it to be more accessible to researchers and interested parties around the world, increasing its citations and scientific impact.
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Promoting Scientific Collaboration: The Open Access Policy facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas among researchers and contributes to the development of new scientific collaborations.
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Accelerating the pace of scientific discovery: By making research easily available, researchers can build on previous work more quickly and develop new solutions to various challenges.
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Supporting scientific research in developing countries: The open access policy provides equal opportunities for researchers in countries with limited resources to access the latest discoveries and contribute to the global scientific dialogue.
The Journal of Scientific is committed to this policy out of its belief in the importance of disseminating knowledge and making it accessible to all to serve science and society.
