Open Access Policy

Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology (TCSIT) is committed to the principles of open-access publishing. We believe that knowledge should be freely accessible to all, ensuring that scientific advancements are widely disseminated and available without restrictions.

▪ What is Open Access?

Open Access (OA) allows unrestricted access to scholarly research, enabling users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of published articles without any financial, legal, or technical barriers.

TCSIT follows the gold open-access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available immediately upon publication.

▪ Licensing and Copyright

All articles published in TCSIT are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License. This means:

  • Authors retain full copyright of their published work.
  • Readers can share, distribute, and adapt content with proper attribution.
  • There are no restrictions on non-commercial or commercial reuse.

CC BY 4.0 License

▪ Benefits of Open Access

The open-access model offers numerous benefits to authors, readers, and the global research community, including:

  • Increased Visibility: Research is freely accessible worldwide, increasing readership and citations.
  • Global Accessibility: Researchers from all regions, regardless of financial background, can access high-quality research.
  • Faster Knowledge Dissemination: Immediate availability accelerates scientific progress.
  • Author Rights: Authors maintain full ownership while benefiting from widespread distribution.
  • Compliance with Funding Agencies: Many funding bodies require research to be published under open-access policies.

▪ Archiving & Digital Preservation

All published articles in TCSIT are permanently archived and preserved in reputable digital repositories, ensuring long-term accessibility.

▪ Author Processing Charges (APC)

TCSIT follows a transparent open-access model. While there are no subscription fees, a **nominal Article Processing Charge (APC)** may apply to cover editorial, peer-review, and hosting costs.

For more details on APC, visit our APC Policy Page.

▪ No Embargo Policy

Unlike traditional subscription-based journals, TCSIT does not impose any embargo period on its published content. All articles are available immediately upon publication.

▪ Supporting Open Access Initiatives

TCSIT actively supports open-access policies promoted by leading organizations, including:

Knowledge should be free and accessible to all. TCSIT is proud to advocate for Open Science.

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