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What is Open Access?
Open Access (OA) means that all published articles are freely and permanently available online to anyone, anywhere, without subscription or payment barriers. Readers can read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles.
Why Choose Open Access?
OA articles receive up to 50% more citations than subscription-based articles
Your research reaches readers in developing countries and institutions with limited resources
Immediate access accelerates the translation of research into practice
Tax-funded research becomes accessible to the public who funded it
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All articles published in Journal of Art and Design are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
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Under our open access policy, authors retain significant rights to their work:
- Copyright Retention: Authors retain copyright of their published articles
- Self-Archiving: Authors may post their published articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, or preprint servers
- Dissemination: Authors may share their work on social media, academic networks, and with colleagues
- Reuse: Authors may reuse their work in books, presentations, or other publications without seeking permission
- Patent Rights: Authors retain patent rights to any inventions disclosed in their articles
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Journal of Art and Design's open access policy complies with major funder requirements, including:
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Open Access Statement
Journal of Art and Design is committed to the principles of open access. We believe that knowledge should be a public good, not a commodity. By making research freely available, we accelerate scientific discovery, foster innovation, and promote equitable access to knowledge worldwide.