USAR Publisher is committed to the open-access model, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible to everyone, without subscription or paywall barriers. We believe that knowledge should be shared widely to promote academic collaboration, innovation, and global research impact.
1. Licensing and Copyright
- All publications follow the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC-BY-NC) license.
- This license allows users to read, download, share, and reuse published content with proper attribution, but not for commercial purposes.
- Authors retain full copyright of their work while granting USAR Publisher the right to distribute it.
2. Free and Unrestricted Access
- All articles are available immediately upon publication without any cost to readers.
- Researchers, students, and the public can access and use published content without login or subscription requirements.
3. Benefits of Open Access
- Global Visibility – Research reaches a broader audience, increasing citations and impact.
- Academic Collaboration – Open sharing fosters interdisciplinary research and innovation.
- Equitable Knowledge Exchange – Researchers from developing regions gain equal access to scientific advancements.
4. No Subscription or Paywalls
USAR Publisher does not charge fees for accessing published articles. However, to sustain high-quality publishing, authors are required to pay a publication fee after acceptance.
5. Compliance with Open Access Standards
- USAR Publisher follows the guidelines of DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), OASPA (Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association), and funding agencies that mandate open access.
- Authors can self-archive their published articles in institutional repositories and personal websites without restrictions.
By adopting an open-access publishing model, USAR Publisher ensures that research remains accessible, impactful, and beneficial to the global academic community.
