Open Access Policy
The Journal of Pedagogical Research (JPR) is committed to providing free and unrestricted access to all published content, ensuring the widest possible dissemination of scholarly research. This policy aligns with global open access initiatives and supports the advancement of education and pedagogy research. All articles in JPR are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
1. Open Access Commitment
Free Access: JPR provides immediate, free access to all published articles, allowing readers to view, download, copy, distribute, and use the content for any lawful purpose, provided proper attribution is given to the authors and original source.
No Fees for Readers: The journal does not charge libraries or readers for access to its content, enabling a barrier-free exchange of knowledge and ideas.
2. Open Access Options for Authors
JPR operates under a fully open-access model, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible. Authors publishing in JPR agree to:
Global Visibility: Articles are made accessible to a worldwide audience immediately upon publication, without subscription or payment barriers.
Reusability: Articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, allowing maximum reuse and redistribution of the work while requiring attribution to the authors.
3. Funding and Costs
While JPR does not charge article processing charges (APCs), authors are responsible for certain costs associated with manuscript preparation:
Language Editing: Manuscripts must meet high standards of English proficiency. Authors are encouraged to seek professional language editing from accredited companies recommended by the journal.
Ethical Standards and Layout/Galley: Authors may incur costs for plagiarism detection, formatting, copyediting, and reference checks. These costs vary depending on manuscript length and quality of the language.
JPR does not receive external funding for its open-access model and relies on collaborative efforts to maintain its high-quality publication standards.
4. Archiving and Accessibility
JPR ensures long-term accessibility and preservation of its content through multiple repositories:
- Articles are archived in Octagon Education Services and EditorialPark, with additional backups stored on alternative servers.
- In case of technical disruptions, alternate servers are activated, ensuring the website is operational within 24–48 hours.
5. Advantages of Open Access with JPR
Global Reach: Open access ensures that research published in JPR reaches a diverse and global audience, increasing the impact and visibility of the work.
Compliance with Funding Policies: Publishing under CC BY 4.0 allows authors to comply with the open-access mandates of funding organizations.
Collaboration Opportunities: Free access to research fosters collaboration among scholars, educators, and policymakers.
6. Author Rights and Responsibilities
- Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting JPR the right to publish and distribute the content under the open-access model.
- Authors must ensure their submissions comply with ethical and technical standards, including accurate citations, proper data handling, and adherence to open-access guidelines.
This open access policy reflects JPR’s dedication to fostering global knowledge sharing and collaboration. For further details or inquiries, please contact us at ijopr.editor@gmail.com