Open Access Policy

Introduction

The International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research (IJAIR) is committed to the free and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly research. Our open access policy ensures that high-quality academic work is widely accessible, promoting global reach, visibility, and impact across all disciplines covered by the journal.

Free and Immediate Access

All articles published in IJAIR are freely and immediately available online upon publication. No subscription, registration, or payment is required. This approach maximizes visibility, ensuring research reaches academics, professionals, students, policymakers, and the public worldwide.

Licensing Terms

IJAIR publishes all content under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). Under this license, users may:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

Conditions:

  • NonCommercial: Use is permitted only for non-commercial purposes.

  • NoDerivatives: The material may not be altered, remixed, or built upon.

  • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original author(s) along with a link to the license.

This license preserves the integrity of the original work while allowing educational and non-commercial dissemination.

Author Rights and Copyright

Authors retain full copyright of their work. IJAIR is granted a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, and distribute the article. Authors may freely share, distribute, or reuse their content (with proper citation), including uploading to institutional repositories or personal websites.

No Embargo Policy

All articles are made available immediately upon publication, without delay. This ensures timely contribution to scholarly discourse and practical application.

Benefits for Authors

Publishing with IJAIR under open access provides:

  • Increased Visibility & Citations: Open access articles are accessed and cited more widely.

  • Global Reach: Research is accessible to readers worldwide, including institutions without subscription access.

  • Impact Across Communities: Articles are available to academics, professionals, students, and policymakers, enhancing interdisciplinary engagement.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

To maintain open access operations, IJAIR applies a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance.

  • APC Details: Authors are encouraged to consult the Charges Policy for current rates.

  • Waivers & Discounts: Full or partial waivers may be granted to authors from low-income countries or in cases of financial need.

  • No Submission Fees: Submission to IJAIR is free, promoting fair and inclusive access for all researchers.

Compliance with Funding Requirements

IJAIR’s open access model complies with mandates from major funding agencies and institutions, allowing authors to submit grant-funded research confidently.

Long-Term Digital Preservation

All published content is archived using reliable digital preservation systems to safeguard the scholarly record. In the event of journal discontinuation, access to published material will remain permanently available to the research community.