Open Access Statement
Samalas Journal of Geoenvironmental (SJG) is committed to promoting global knowledge dissemination by adopting an open access policy. All articles published in this journal are freely available to the public without subscription fees or access restrictions.
1. Open Access Policy
- SJG follows the Gold Open Access model, ensuring that all published content is accessible to anyone immediately upon publication.
- Readers can read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles without prior permission from the publisher or authors, provided proper attribution is given.
- The journal does not charge readers or institutions for access, ensuring that knowledge remains openly available.
2. Licensing
- All published works in SJG are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
- This license allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- More information on the CC BY 4.0 license can be found at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
3. Benefits of Open Access
By adopting an open access model, SJG provides the following benefits:
✔ Increased Visibility and Impact – Articles are freely available, leading to higher citation rates and broader readership.
✔ Global Knowledge Sharing – Researchers, practitioners, and the general public can access cutting-edge research without financial barriers.
✔ Faster Dissemination of Research – Immediate access enables quicker knowledge transfer and application.
4. Archiving and Digital Preservation
- SJG ensures the long-term preservation of its publications through digital repositories and indexing services.
- Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles in institutional or subject-based repositories.
By publishing with Samalas Journal of Geoenvironmental, authors support the principles of open knowledge sharing, ensuring that scientific advancements remain accessible to a global audience.
