Open Access Policy
The International Journal of Biotechnology and Computational Science (IJBCS) is an open access journal, which means that all published articles are freely and permanently accessible online immediately after publication, without any subscription or access fees.
We believe that free and open access to scientific knowledge promotes global exchange, accelerates innovation, and maximizes the visibility and impact of research.
Key Principles
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Immediate Access: All articles are available to readers worldwide at no cost.
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No Subscription Required: Readers do not need to log in or pay to read or download content.
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Authors Retain Copyright: Authors retain copyright of their articles and grant the journal the right to publish them.
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Licensing: All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Benefits of Open Access
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Global Visibility: Increased reach and accessibility for readers across the world.
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Higher Citation Rates: Studies show that open access articles are cited more frequently.
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Public Engagement: Enables researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public to access and build upon research findings.
Archiving and Indexing
All published content is permanently archived and indexed to ensure long-term access and preservation.
