Open_Access_Policy

Selat Melaka Journal is a fully open access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to the free, immediate, and permanent availability of research outputs. The journal supports the principle that making research freely accessible to the public enhances global knowledge exchange, increases research visibility and impact, and promotes the advancement of science, education, and sustainable development.

1. Open Access Statement

All articles published in Selat Melaka Journal are freely accessible online immediately upon publication without any subscription fees or access barriers. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without prior permission from the publisher or authors, provided that proper attribution is given.

2. Open Access Model

Selat Melaka Journal adopts the Gold Open Access model, under which:

  1. All published content is openly accessible on the journal’s website

  2. No embargo period is applied

  3. No subscription or paywall is imposed

3. Copyright Ownership

Authors publishing in Selat Melaka Journal retain full copyright ownership of their work. By submitting and publishing their manuscripts, authors grant the journal the right of first publication and the non-exclusive right to distribute the work in electronic and printed forms.

4. Licensing Terms

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), unless otherwise specified. This license allows others to:

  1. Share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format)

  2. Adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use)

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the journal.

5. Author Rights and Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted and encouraged to:

  1. Deposit the published version of their articles in institutional repositories

  2. Share their articles on personal websites, academic social networks, and scholarly platforms

  3. Use their published work for teaching, research, and academic presentations

No embargo period applies to self-archiving.

6. Reader Rights and Responsibilities

Readers may freely access and reuse published content in accordance with the Creative Commons license. Users must ensure proper citation of the original work and refrain from misrepresentation or unethical reuse.

7. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Selat Melaka Journal does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs), submission fees, review fees, or publication fees. The journal operates on a non-profit basis and is supported by its publishing institution.

8. Digital Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of published content, Selat Melaka Journal employs digital archiving and preservation mechanisms, including:

  1. Open Journal Systems (OJS) archiving features

  2. Institutional repositories

  3. Other trusted digital preservation services where available

These systems guarantee the integrity, authenticity, and permanence of scholarly records.

9. Ethical Use and Attribution

Users of content published in Selat Melaka Journal are required to:

  1. Properly cite the original author(s) and source

  2. Comply with ethical standards of scholarly communication

  3. Respect the integrity of the published work

10. Compliance with Open Access Declarations

Selat Melaka Journal adheres to internationally recognized open access principles, including the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), and supports global efforts to promote equitable and inclusive access to scholarly knowledge.

11. Open Access and Research Impact

By implementing an open access policy, Selat Melaka Journal seeks to:

  1. Increase the visibility and citation of published articles

  2. Promote knowledge dissemination beyond academic institutions

  3. Support evidence-based policy making and community development

12. Policy Review and Updates

This Open Access Policy is subject to periodic review to ensure compliance with evolving international standards, legal frameworks, and best practices in scholarly publishing. Any updates will be published on the journal’s official website