Open Access Policy

The International Academic Journal of Social Sciences (IAJSS) is firmly committed to the principles of open access publishing. Open access ensures that all scholarly content published in the journal is freely and immediately available online to anyone, anywhere in the world, without subscription fees or access restrictions. This commitment reflects the journal's mission to support the equitable dissemination of social science knowledge and to foster inclusive, global academic participation.

By adopting an open access model, IAJSS promotes the democratization of knowledge, making research accessible to scholars, students, educators, policymakers, and practitioners regardless of institutional affiliation or economic status. This model encourages cross-border academic dialogue, supports interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhances the societal impact of social science research, particularly in regions with limited access to subscription-based journals.

All articles published in IAJSS are made publicly available immediately upon publication. There are no embargo periods, and readers can freely read, download, print, distribute, and link to the full texts of articles. Authors retain copyright to their work and typically publish under a recognized Creative Commons license—such as the CC BY (Attribution) license—which allows others to share and adapt the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

This transparent licensing framework supports legal clarity and enables wide reuse of published content in educational, research, and policy contexts. Authors are encouraged to review licensing options carefully during the submission process to ensure alignment with their intended dissemination goals.

IAJSS imposes no access charges on readers or their institutions, making high-quality research accessible to a broader audience. This model also enhances the visibility and citation potential of authors’ work by removing barriers that typically limit readership in subscription-based systems.

In summary, the International Academic Journal of Social Sciences upholds the core values of open access publishing by removing financial and legal barriers to scholarly communication. Through this approach, the journal contributes to a more inclusive and collaborative global research ecosystem, while supporting the advancement of social science knowledge for the benefit of society at large.