Open Access Policy

Introduction

Wisdomgale Journals is committed to supporting open access publishing and promoting the broad dissemination of scholarly knowledge.

Open access publishing enables researchers, students, professionals, and the public to access academic content without unnecessary barriers, supporting the advancement of research and education.

This Open Access Policy describes Wisdomgale Journals' approach to providing access to published research, licensing published content, and supporting responsible reuse of scholarly materials.

Scope of This Policy

This Open Access Policy applies to articles, research papers, reviews, and other scholarly materials published by Wisdomgale Journals.

This policy applies to:

• Authors submitting manuscripts to Wisdomgale Journals;
• Readers accessing published content;
• Institutions and organizations using published research;
• Repositories and platforms sharing scholarly materials according to applicable licensing terms.

Open Access Commitment

Wisdomgale Journals supports open access principles that promote the availability, visibility, and responsible reuse of scholarly research.

Where articles are published under an open access model, readers may access published content according to the applicable licensing conditions without requiring a subscription or individual payment.

Wisdomgale Journals aims to support:

• Greater accessibility to scientific knowledge;
• Increased visibility of published research;
• Responsible sharing and reuse of academic information;
• Transparent scholarly communication.

Definition of Open Access Publishing

Open access publishing refers to the practice of making scholarly publications freely available online while allowing reuse according to clearly defined licensing conditions.

Open access does not remove the importance of copyright protection. Instead, it provides a framework that allows authors to retain ownership while granting appropriate permissions for access and reuse.

The specific rights and conditions associated with each article are determined by the applicable publishing license.

Open Access Publishing Model

Wisdomgale Journals follows a Gold Open Access publishing model across all of its journals.

Under this model, all articles published by Wisdomgale Journals are made freely available online immediately upon publication without subscription requirements or access fees for readers.

The Gold Open Access model enables researchers, institutions, and the public to access published scholarly content while supporting the wide dissemination and visibility of academic research.

Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant Wisdomgale Journals the necessary publishing rights to make articles available, distribute them, and preserve the scholarly record according to the applicable license terms.

Access to Published Articles

Articles published by Wisdomgale Journals may be made available online through the journal website and associated digital platforms.

Depending on the applicable license, readers may be permitted to:

• Access published articles without subscription barriers;
• Read and download published research;
• Share articles according to licensing conditions;
• Use published content for permitted academic and research purposes.

Users must comply with the copyright and licensing requirements associated with each published article.

Copyright and Author Rights

Wisdomgale Journals follows an author-retained copyright model.

Authors retain copyright ownership of their published work while granting Wisdomgale Journals the necessary rights to publish, distribute, archive, and provide access to their articles.

Details regarding copyright ownership, author rights, and publishing licenses are described in the Wisdomgale Journals Copyright Policy.

Licensing of Published Content

Published articles are made available under clearly identified licensing conditions that define how the content may be accessed, shared, adapted, or reused.

The applicable license information is displayed with each published article.

Users should review the license terms before reproducing, modifying, distributing, or otherwise using published materials.

Creative Commons Licensing

Where applicable, Wisdomgale Journals may publish articles under Creative Commons licenses to support transparent and responsible reuse of scholarly content.

Creative Commons licenses allow authors to retain copyright while granting readers specific permissions for using published materials.

The exact Creative Commons license applied to an article will be clearly indicated on the article webpage and publication information.

Author Rights and Self-Archiving

Wisdomgale Journals supports responsible self-archiving practices that allow authors to share their scholarly work while respecting applicable copyright and licensing conditions.

Authors may share their published work through appropriate academic channels, including:

• Institutional repositories;
• Subject-specific repositories;
• Personal academic webpages;
• Other scholarly platforms permitted by the applicable license.

Authors should ensure that any deposited version includes appropriate citation information and acknowledgement of the original publication in Wisdomgale Journals.

Reader Rights and Permitted Uses

Readers may access and use published content according to the terms of the applicable copyright license.

Permitted uses may include:

• Reading and downloading articles for personal or academic purposes;
• Sharing articles according to license conditions;
• Using published research for teaching and educational activities;
• Citing and referencing published works in academic publications.

Users must provide appropriate attribution and respect any restrictions specified by the applicable license.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Article Processing Charges (APCs), where applicable, may vary between Wisdomgale Journals titles depending on the journal's publishing model, discipline, and operational requirements.

Information regarding applicable publication fees, waivers, discounts, and payment procedures is provided on the individual journal website and in the relevant Authors Information or Author Guidelines section.

Authors are encouraged to review the specific requirements of the journal to which they intend to submit before preparing and submitting their manuscript.

Any applicable charges will be clearly communicated to authors before publication and will not influence editorial decisions regarding the scientific quality, peer review process, or acceptance of manuscripts.

Open Access and Repository Sharing

Wisdomgale Journals supports the responsible sharing of published research through recognized repositories and academic platforms where permitted by the applicable license.

Repository sharing should:

• Identify the original publication source;
• Provide accurate citation information;
• Respect copyright and licensing requirements;
• Maintain the integrity of the published work.

Repository practices may vary depending on journal policies, licensing conditions, and applicable institutional requirements.

Long-Term Preservation and Accessibility

Wisdomgale Journals recognizes the importance of preserving scholarly content and maintaining long-term access to published research.

Wisdomgale Journals use Portico Long-Term Digital Preservation Service and other appropriate digital preservation and archiving practices to support continued availability of published materials.

Preservation activities aim to protect the scholarly record and support future access to academic content.

Responsibilities of Authors and Users

Authors, readers, and users of Wisdomgale Journals content share responsibility for supporting responsible open access practices.

Authors should:

• Provide accurate information during submission;
• Respect copyright and licensing requirements;
• Ensure that shared materials are properly attributed.

Readers and users should:

• Use published content according to applicable license terms;
• Provide appropriate acknowledgement of authors and sources;
• Avoid unauthorized use or redistribution.

Compliance and Enforcement

Wisdomgale Journals expects authors, readers, and users to comply with this Open Access Policy and the licensing conditions associated with published content.

Where concerns regarding unauthorized use, licensing violations, or misuse of published materials are identified, Wisdomgale Journals may take appropriate actions.

Actions may include:

• Requesting correction of attribution information;
• Requesting removal of unauthorized copies;
• Addressing licensing violations through appropriate procedures.

Changes to This Policy

Wisdomgale Journals may update this Open Access Policy periodically to reflect changes in publishing practices, licensing models, technological developments, and open access standards.

Updated versions of this policy will be published on the Wisdomgale Journals website together with the applicable revision date.

Authors, readers, and users are encouraged to review this policy regularly.

Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding open access publishing, licensing, article availability, or reuse of published content, users may contact Wisdomgale Journals through the official communication channels provided on the website.

Wisdomgale Journals welcomes communication regarding open access practices and aims to support transparent and accessible scholarly publishing.