Open Access Policy

 

International Journal of Engineering Research in Big Data Systems (IJERBDS)

The International Journal of Engineering Research in Big Data Systems (IJERBDS) is committed to the principles of open access and the free dissemination of scholarly knowledge. The journal ensures that all published articles are made freely and permanently accessible online without any subscription or access fees.

1. Immediate Open Access

All articles published in IJERBDS are available immediately upon publication. Readers can access, read, download, copy, distribute, print, and link to the full texts of articles without requiring prior permission from the publisher or authors.

2. Author Rights and Copyright

Authors retain the copyright of their work. By submitting and publishing with IJERBDS, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, and disseminate their articles globally.

3. Licensing Terms

All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) or a similar open-access license. This allows others to:

  • Share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format)
  • Adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material)

provided that proper credit is given to the original author(s) and source.

4. No Access Barriers

IJERBDS does not impose any paywalls or subscription charges for readers. The journal promotes equitable access to knowledge for researchers, students, and professionals worldwide.

5. Archiving and Preservation

All published articles are digitally archived to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility. The journal may utilize institutional repositories and indexing platforms to maintain permanent access to its content.

6. Author Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to deposit the final published version of their article in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Personal or academic websites
  • Subject-specific archives

without any embargo period, provided that proper citation to the original publication in IJERBDS is included.

7. Ethical Use of Content

While the journal promotes free access, users must ensure that all use of content complies with the terms of the applicable license. Proper attribution must always be provided, and any misuse or misrepresentation of the work is strictly discouraged.