Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

Sustainable Science and Collaborative Research (SSCR) provides immediate open access to all published content, upholding the principle that unrestricted knowledge sharing fosters global scientific progress and collaboration in the Science 5.0 era.

Key Principles

  1. License: All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY), permitting:

    • Free access: Download, read, and share for any purpose.

    • Reuse: Adapt and build upon the work (with proper attribution).

    • Commercial use: Allow utilization in industry and policy applications.

  2. Author Rights:

    • Retain full copyright to their work.

    • Receive proper attribution for all reuse (citation to original publication).

  3. Public Benefits:

    • No paywalls: Immediate, barrier-free access for researchers, policymakers, and communities worldwide.

    • Global visibility: Indexed in major databases to maximize reach and impact.

Advantages for Authors

  • Higher citation potential: Open-access articles are cited 30% more often (on average) than paywalled content.

  • Compliance mandates: Meets funder/institutional requirements (e.g., Plan S, NIH).

  • Transparent impact: Real-time download metrics and Altmetric tracking.

Submission & Archiving

  • Preprints: Authors may post draft manuscripts to repositories (e.g., arXiv, SSRN) before submission.

  • Post-publication: Share the final published version via institutional repositories or personal websites.