Open Access Policy

NGR Publisher Open Access Policy

NGR Publisher is dedicated to ensuring that high-quality scholarly research is freely accessible to all. We operate under a gold open access model, which guarantees that every article we publish is available to readers worldwide without any subscription fees or access restrictions. Our open access policy is designed to promote broad knowledge sharing and enhance the reach and impact of the work we disseminate.

1. Open Access Model

Gold Open Access: All articles published by NGR Publisher are freely accessible online immediately upon publication. Readers may access, download, and distribute the full text at no cost.

2. Creative Commons Licensing

CC BY-NC License: All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, which permits the following:

• Share: Reproduce and distribute the material in any format or medium.

• Adapt: Modify, remix, and build upon the work for non-commercial purposes.

• Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original authors, with a link to the source, and any modifications must be clearly indicated.

• Non-Commercial Use: The material cannot be used for commercial purposes without prior permission from the authors.

3. Author Rights

• Copyright Retention: Authors maintain full copyright ownership of their work.

• Publication Rights: Authors grant NGR Publisher the right to publish and distribute their articles under our open access policy.

• Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic networks, with appropriate attribution.

4. Advantages of Open Access

• Enhanced Visibility: Open access improves the discoverability of research, often resulting in higher citation rates and greater influence.

• Unrestricted Access: Anyone, regardless of financial means, can access cutting-edge research for free—including scholars, professionals, and the public.

• Global Reach: Researchers from under-resourced regions can access valuable research without financial or institutional barriers.

5. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

• APC Policy: To sustain the open access model, NGR Publisher charges article processing fees to cover costs related to peer review, editing, publication, and hosting. These fees are payable upon manuscript acceptance.

• Waivers and Discounts: NGR Publisher offers APC waivers or reductions for authors from low-income countries or those experiencing financial hardship. Waiver requests can be submitted during the manuscript submission process.

6. Archiving and Digital Preservation

• Permanent Access: NGR Publisher ensures that all published content remains permanently accessible on our website and via trusted third-party archiving services. Each article is assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for persistent citation and retrieval.

• Preservation Measures: We collaborate with digital preservation services and institutional repositories to ensure long-term accessibility and safeguard content against data loss or technological obsolescence.

7. Non-Commercial Use

• Usage Rights: All content is freely available for non-commercial use under the CC BY-NC license. Readers and researchers may share or adapt articles for non-commercial purposes, with proper attribution.

8. Requests for Commercial Use

• Permission Required: Commercial use of published articles (e.g., reprinting for profit or commercial redistribution) requires explicit permission from the authors. NGR Publisher can assist in managing and facilitating these permissions.