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Open Access Policy for Oscar Publishing Services

1. Introduction

Oscar Publishing Services is committed to disseminating research widely and ensuring that scholarly work is accessible to a global audience. Our open access policy is designed to support the free exchange of knowledge by making all published content freely available online immediately upon publication.

2. Open Access Model

2.1 Immediate Access:

  • All articles published by Oscar Publishing Services are freely available to readers without subscription or access fees. This ensures that anyone, anywhere in the world, can access, read, and share the published content.

2.2 Creative Commons Licensing:

  • Published works are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license permits users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any lawful non-commercial purpose, as long as proper attribution is given to the original authors and source.

3. Author Rights and Responsibilities

3.1 Copyright and Licensing:

  • Authors retain the copyright of their work. By publishing with Oscar Publishing Services, authors agree to grant the publisher a non-exclusive license to distribute the work under the terms of the Creative Commons license.

3.2 Author Fees:

  • To support open access publishing, Oscar Publishing Services may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs associated with publication. Details of APCs and any applicable waivers or discounts are provided on the journal's website.

3.3 Archiving and Preservation:

  • Authors are encouraged to deposit a copy of their published work in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other repositories of their choice, ensuring long-term accessibility.

4. User Rights

4.1 Usage Permissions:

  • Users are free to:
    • Read and download the articles.
    • Share the articles with others, provided appropriate credit is given.
    • Use the content in educational settings, presentations, and other non-commercial uses.

4.2 Attribution Requirements:

  • When using or sharing the work, users must provide appropriate credit to the original authors, link to the license, and indicate if any changes were made.

5. Compliance with Funding Agency Policies

5.1 Funders’ Open Access Policies:

  • Oscar Publishing Services supports compliance with open access mandates from funding agencies. Authors can meet funder requirements by publishing with us, ensuring their work is freely accessible and licensed under a Creative Commons license.

6. Benefits of Open Access

6.1 Increased Visibility and Impact:

  • Open access publishing increases the visibility and impact of research by making it available to a wider audience, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.

6.2 Global Accessibility:

  • By removing access barriers, open access ensures that research findings are available to anyone, regardless of their geographical location or financial resources.

6.3 Promotion of Knowledge Sharing:

  • Open access facilitates the free exchange of knowledge, fostering collaboration and innovation across disciplines and sectors.

7. Support and Contact Information

7.1 Author Support:

  • Oscar Publishing Services provides guidance and support to authors throughout the submission and publication process, including assistance with compliance to open access policies.

7.2 Contact Information:

  • For questions or further information about our open access policy, please contact:

Oscar Publishing Services
Email: editor@theusajournals.com
Website: https://www.theusajournals.com