SSR Publisher Open Access Policy

SSR Publisher is committed to making high-quality research freely available to everyone. We follow a gold open access model, ensuring that all published articles are accessible to the global community without any subscription or paywall barriers. Our open access policy promotes the wide dissemination of knowledge and enhances the visibility and impact of the research we publish.

1. Open Access Definition

• Gold Open Access: All articles published by SSR Publisher are made freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. Readers can access, download, and share the full text of the articles without any cost.

2. Creative Commons License

• CC BY-NC License: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. This license allows readers to:
  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes.
  • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original authors, a link to the article must be provided, and any changes made must be indicated.
  • Non-Commercial: The work may not be used for commercial purposes without explicit permission from the authors.

3. Author Rights

• Retain Copyright: Authors retain full copyright of their work. They grant SSR Publisher the right to publish and distribute their articles under the open access model.
• Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to self-archive their published articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic networks, as long as proper attribution is provided.

4. Benefits of Open Access

• Increased Visibility: Open access maximizes the visibility of the research, ensuring that it reaches a wider audience. Studies have shown that open access articles are more frequently cited and have a greater impact on their respective fields.
• Free Access to All: Open access removes financial barriers for readers, making high-quality research available to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.
• Global Dissemination: Researchers from around the world, including those from low-income regions, can freely access and benefit from the knowledge shared in open access publications.

5. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

• APC Model: To support the open access model and cover the costs associated with peer review, editing, production, and hosting, SSR Publisher requires the payment of article processing charges (APCs) upon acceptance of the manuscript.
• APC Waivers: SSR Publisher offers waivers or discounts on APCs for authors from developing countries or those facing financial constraints. Authors can apply for a waiver during the submission process.

6. Long-Term Archiving and Preservation

• Permanent Availability: SSR Publisher ensures that all published articles remain permanently available through our website and third-party archiving services. Articles are assigned DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) to ensure their accessibility and citation tracking.
• Digital Preservation: We partner with digital archiving services and institutional repositories to ensure the long-term preservation of published content, safeguarding it from data loss or technological changes.

7. Non-Commercial Use

• Non-Commercial Rights: While all SSR Publisher articles are freely available, the CC BY-NC license restricts the use of articles for commercial purposes. Readers and researchers can share and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given.

8. Commercial Use Requests

• Permission for Commercial Use: For any commercial use of published articles (e.g., reprinting, republishing for profit, or licensing), third parties must seek permission from the authors. SSR Publisher can assist in facilitating this process.