Open Access
Open Access Policy
Pinaca Publishers is committed to the principles of open access publishing and supports the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly research in accordance with international publishing standards.
1. Open Access Statement
Pinaca Publishers is committed to the principles of open access publishing and supports the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly research. All journals published by Pinaca Publishers operate under a full open access model, ensuring that published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription, registration, or payment barriers.
This policy is designed to promote transparency, accessibility, and ethical publishing practices in accordance with international standards.
2. Definition of Open Access
Pinaca Publishers adopts the widely accepted definition of open access, which allows scholarly literature to be:
- Freely available online immediately upon publication
- Accessible without financial, legal, or technical barriers
- Reusable with proper attribution to original authors
Open access publishing enables researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and the public to benefit from research outputs without restriction.
3. Scope of Open Access Publishing
This Open Access Policy applies to all journals, articles, and content published by Pinaca Publishers, including but not limited to:
Original research articles
Review articles
Case reports and case series
Short communications
Editorials and special issue articles
All content is made openly available on the journal website immediately after publication.
4. Copyright & Licensing
Authors publishing with Pinaca Publishers retain copyright to their work.
Articles are published under an open license that permits sharing, distribution, and reuse, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source. Specific licensing terms are clearly stated on the Copyright & Licensing page of each journal.
5. Article Processing Charges (APCs)
To support editorial management, peer review, production, online hosting, and archiving, Pinaca Publishers may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC).
Key principles regarding APCs:
- • APCs are charged only after acceptance
- • No submission or review fees are charged
- • APC amounts are transparently displayed on journal websites
- • APCs do not influence editorial decisions
Detailed APC information is available on each journal websites.
6. APC Waivers and Discounts
Pinaca Publishers is committed to inclusivity and equity in scholarly publishing.
- • APC waivers or discounts may be granted to authors from low-income or resourcelimited countries
- • Waivers may also be considered in special cases at editorial discretion
- • Waiver requests are evaluated independently of peer review
The waiver policy is clearly outlined and publicly accessible
7. Ethical Standards and Best Practices
Pinaca Publishers adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
Key principles regarding APCs:
- • All journals follow ethical principles aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
- • Misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submission, and unethical research practices is strictly prohibited
- • Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern are issued when necessary Ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors are clearly defined in the Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
8. Access & Archiving
- • All articles accessible immediately upon publication
- • No embargo period applied
- • Permanent availability on journal platform
- • Long-term digital preservation and archiving
Archiving arrangements may include institutional repositories, national libraries, and recognized digital preservation services.
9. Peer Review & Editorial Quality
Open access publishing at Pinaca Publishers does not compromise editorial independence or academic quality.
- • Structured peer-review process
- • Editorial decisions based solely on scholarly merit
- • Conflict of interest declarations required
- • Acceptance independent of ability to pay APC
Pinaca Publishers ensures transparency and fairness throughout the peer-review and editorial process.
10. Transparency and Accountability
Pinaca Publishers ensures transparency by publicly providing information on:
- • Journal ownership and management
- • Editorial boards and peer-review processes
- • Open access policies and APCs
- • Copyright and licensing terms
This transparency supports trust among authors, readers, institutions, and indexing services.
11. Compliance with Funder and Institutional Mandates
The open access model adopted by Pinaca Publishers supports compliance with:
- • Institutional open access policies
- • National research mandates
- • International funder requirements
Authors are encouraged to review specific funder policies to ensure compliance.
12. Policy Updates
Pinaca Publishers reserves the right to update this Open Access Policy periodically to reflect changes in publishing standards, legal requirements, or best practices. Any updates will be posted on the website, and the effective date will be clearly indicated.
Membership Plans
Pinaca Publishers offers optional membership plans designed for authors, institutions, and organizations publishing regularly. Membership provides APC savings, simplified billing, and priority handling while maintaining strict editorial independence.
Membership is not mandatory and does not influence editorial decisions.
✔ Reduced Article Processing Charges (APC)
✔ Predictable publication costs
✔ Priority editorial & production handling
✔ Centralized billing (institutions & organizations)
✔ Dedicated publishing support