Open Access Policy

The Journal of Applied Scientific and Natural Studies (JASNS), published by Scholar Club Pvt Ltd, provides free and immediate open access to all published research. This ensures that scientific knowledge is accessible to researchers, policymakers, educators, and the general public worldwide without subscription or payment barriers.

Licensing and Usage

All articles in JASNS are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This license allows users to:

✔ Share – Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
❌ Do not use commercially – Commercial use is prohibited
❌ No derivatives – Material may not be modified, remixed, or built upon

Proper attribution to the original author(s) is mandatory for any use or redistribution.

Author Rights and Copyright

Authors retain full copyright of their work. JASNS is granted a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the manuscript. Authors are free to share their work elsewhere with proper citation.

Immediate Availability

JASNS follows a zero-embargo policy, making articles available online immediately after publication. Accepted manuscripts may also be published online ahead of their formal issue assignment to provide early access to new research findings.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

To support high-quality editorial management, peer review, and digital hosting, a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied upon acceptance. This fee covers:

  • Editorial and peer-review management
  • Copyediting, typesetting, and technical support
  • DOI registration and long-term archiving
  • Indexing and dissemination

Authors from low-income countries or those facing financial constraints may apply for partial or full APC waivers. Requests should be directed to: editorial@jasns.org

Compliance with Funding Mandates

Publishing in JASNS meets international funding agency requirements for open access, allowing authors to comply with grant-related dissemination policies.

Long-Term Digital Preservation

JASNS partners with trusted repositories to ensure permanent availability of all published content, even as digital platforms evolve.

JASNS believes open access is a mission, not just a model. By eliminating access barriers, we enhance visibility, impact, and global collaboration in scientific research.