Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

Scholar Cave is dedicated to the principle that research should be freely accessible to all, fostering the global exchange of knowledge and enhancing accessibility for researchers, practitioners, and the public. By adopting an Open Access model, we ensure that all published content is readily available without restrictions. All articles published by Scholar Cave are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing users to copy, share, and adapt the material for any purpose, provided appropriate credit is given. Authors are encouraged to self-archive the publisher's version of their accepted articles in institutional and subject-based repositories.

Benefits of Open Access Publishing

  • Enhanced Visibility and Readership
    Open Access ensures research articles are freely available to a global audience, increasing readership and the potential for higher citation rates.
  • Faster Knowledge Dissemination
    Open Access accelerates the sharing of research findings, facilitating timely knowledge exchange and amplifying the impact of academic work.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
    The accessibility of Open Access articles promotes interdisciplinary research and collaboration by removing barriers between fields.
  • Public Engagement and Societal Impact
    Freely available research encourages engagement with policymakers, journalists, educators, and the public, enhancing the societal relevance of academic contributions.
  • Cost Efficiency
    Open Access reduces costs for researchers, institutions, and libraries by eliminating the need for subscription fees to access scholarly content.
  • Transparency and Reproducibility
    By making research findings openly available, Open Access enhances transparency, reproducibility, and trust in academic outputs.

Open Access Model

Scholar Cave operates under the Gold Open Access model, ensuring free and immediate access to all published content. Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal publishing rights under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support Open Access publishing, Scholar Cave applies Article Processing Charges (APCs) for accepted articles. These fees cover professional typesetting, online hosting, and journal operations. APCs are competitively priced, reflecting our commitment to high-quality publishing standards.

Waivers and Discounts

Recognizing the financial constraints faced by researchers, Scholar Cave offers waivers and discounts to authors from low-income and South Asian countries. Institutional members also qualify for discounts. Authors may request a waiver or discount during the submission process.

Commitment to Open Access

Scholar Cave is steadfast in its mission to promote Open Access publishing, enabling unrestricted dissemination of scholarly research. By embracing Open Access, we foster a more inclusive academic community, encouraging engagement, innovation, and impact across disciplines.