Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Community Service and Sustainability (IJoCSS) is committed to the principle of open access, ensuring that all published research is freely available to the global academic community and the public without financial, legal, or technical barriers. This policy aligns with the journal’s mission to promote knowledge sharing in the fields of community service, empowerment, and sustainability.

1. Open Access Commitment

  • All articles published in IJoCSS are freely accessible immediately upon publication.

  • Readers are allowed to download, read, distribute, and share all content without subscription or payment.

  • The journal adheres to the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), supporting the unrestricted circulation of knowledge for global benefit.

2. Licensing Terms

  • All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.

  • This license permits users to copy, redistribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the published work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

  • Any reuse or redistribution must include proper citation of the original work.

3. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • IJoCSS does not charge authors any submission fees, publication fees, or article processing charges (APCs).

  • The journal is fully supported by Nusantara Jnana Mandala, ensuring free and equitable access for both authors and readers worldwide.

4. Archiving and Indexing

  • All published articles are archived and preserved in institutional repositories and international indexing databases.

  • IJoCSS ensures the long-term availability of its content through platforms such as:

    • Google Scholar

    • Garuda (Indonesian Publication Index)

    • PKP Index

    • BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)

    • Other relevant repositories

  • The journal is committed to continuous development to achieve inclusion in DOAJ, Scopus, and Web of Science.

5. Benefits of Open Access

  • Global Visibility: Research is accessible to a worldwide audience, increasing exposure, readership, and citation potential.

  • Knowledge Dissemination: Open access promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange among academics, practitioners, and communities.

  • Author Impact: Authors benefit from greater recognition and broader social impact by removing access barriers.

By publishing with IJoCSS, authors actively support the global dissemination of knowledge and contribute to the advancement of sustainable development through open academic collaboration.