Open Access Policy

The VELES journal is committed to providing open and free access to all published content to ensure the widest possible dissemination of research. Our open access policy is guided by the following principles:

Free Access

  1. Immediate Availability: All articles published in the VELES journal are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. There are no subscription fees or access charges for readers.

  2. No Embargo Period: The journal does not impose any embargo period. Articles are available online without delay, ensuring timely access to new research findings.

Licensing and Usage

  1. Creative Commons License: The VELES journal publishes all articles under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. This license allows others to:

    • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
    • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
    • ShareAlike: Distribute derivative works under the same license as the original. The only requirements are that the original authors and source must be properly credited and any derivative works must be licensed under the same terms.

  2. Author Rights: Authors retain the copyright of their work. They grant the VELES journal the right to publish and distribute their article under the terms of the CC BY-SA license.

Benefits of Open Access

  1. Increased Visibility and Impact: Open access increases the visibility and accessibility of research, leading to a wider readership and potentially higher citation rates. Authors benefit from the broad dissemination of their work.

  2. Public Good: By providing free access to research, the VELES journal supports the principle that knowledge should be freely available to everyone, contributing to the advancement of science and education.

Archiving and Preservation

  1. Digital Preservation: The VELES journal ensures the long-term preservation of its content through partnerships with digital preservation services. This guarantees that articles will remain accessible in the future.

  2. Repository Policy: Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles in institutional or subject repositories, in accordance with the terms of the CC BY-SA license. This further enhances the visibility and accessibility of their work.

Commitment to Open Access

  1. Transparency and Accountability: The VELES journal is transparent about its open access policy and remains accountable to its authors, readers, and the broader academic community. We are committed to maintaining high ethical standards in open-access publishing.

By adhering to this open-access policy, the VELES journal aims to foster a more inclusive and accessible scholarly environment, promoting the free exchange of knowledge and supporting the global academic community.