OPEN ACCESS POLICY

The Journal of Business Practice, Economics, and Finance (JoBPEF) is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that scholarly research is freely accessible to a global audience without barriers such as subscription fees or paywalls. Our open access policy reflects our dedication to the democratization of knowledge and the promotion of academic inclusivity.

Key aspects of our open access policy include:

  1. Free Access: All articles published in JoBPEF are freely available to readers worldwide, enabling researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public to access and benefit from the latest scholarly research without restrictions.
  2. Author Retention of Copyright: Authors retain the copyright to their work and grant JoBPEF a non-exclusive license to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. This empowers authors to share and disseminate their research widely while ensuring proper attribution and recognition.
  3. High Visibility and Impact: By embracing open access, JoBPEF enhances the visibility and impact of published research, as articles are easily discoverable and accessible through online search engines, academic databases, and indexing services.
  4. Global Reach: Open access facilitates global dissemination of knowledge, enabling researchers from diverse backgrounds and regions to engage with cutting-edge research findings and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in business, economics, and finance.
  5. Compliance with Funding Mandates: JoBPEF supports compliance with funding agency mandates that require publicly funded research to be made openly accessible. Open access publication ensures that research funded by taxpayers' money is accessible to all, maximizing its societal impact.
  6. Sustainable Business Model: JoBPEF operates on a sustainable open access model, covering publication costs through article processing charges (APCs) paid by authors, institutional memberships, or other funding sources. This ensures the long-term viability of open access publishing while maintaining high editorial standards and ethical practices.
  7. Archiving and Preservation: JoBPEF archives published articles in digital repositories to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility. This safeguards the scholarly record and enables future generations of researchers to build upon existing knowledge.

Through our open access policy, JoBPEF aims to foster a more equitable and inclusive scholarly communication ecosystem, where knowledge is freely shared, innovation is accelerated, and societal impact is maximized. We invite authors, readers, and stakeholders to join us in advancing the principles of open access and promoting the dissemination of high-quality research in business, economics, and finance.