Open Access and Subscription Policy for Journal of Information Technology and Cyber Security (JITCS)

Purpose:

Journal of Information Technology and Cyber Security (JITCS) recognizes the importance of open access publishing and aims to provide guidelines for access and subscription to articles in accordance with the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This policy caters to the needs of readers, authors, and librarians, promoting open access principles.

Policy:

1. Open Access:

   • JITCS is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that all articles can be accessed free of charge by readers worldwide. This includes authors themselves, institutions, and librarians who wish to subscribe.
   • Readers can access and download articles from JITCS's website without any subscription or paywall restrictions.

2. Creative Commons License:

   • All articles published in JITCS are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
   • This license allows readers to access, share, and adapt the content for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.

3. Author Retention of Rights:

   • Authors retain the copyright to their published articles in JITCS.
   • Authors have the freedom to share their articles through personal websites, repositories, or other platforms, promoting broader dissemination of their research.

4. Compliance and Enforcement: All stakeholders, including readers, authors, and librarians, are expected to comply with this policy and adhere to COPE's ethical standards and guidelines.

Note: JITCS strives to promote open access to high-quality research in the field of information technology and cybersecurity. By implementing this policy, JITCS aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation among readers, authors, and librarians, ultimately advancing the field of information technology and cybersecurity.