Open Access Policy

The Interplanetary Journal is dedicated to advancing open access to scientific knowledge and fostering global research collaboration. Our Open Access Policy reflects this commitment by providing unrestricted, free access to scholarly content, supporting the principles of open science as defined by initiatives such as the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) and the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge.

Definition of Open Access
Open Access (OA) means immediate, free, and unrestricted availability of scholarly literature worldwide, promoting knowledge sharing, innovation, and enhanced visibility for authors. Learn more at the Open Access Official Website.

Implementation

  • Publication Model: The Interplanetary Journal operates completely open access via Open Journal Systems (OJS), ensuring all articles are freely available without subscription fees.

  • Copyright: Authors retain copyright, granting the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and archive their work.

  • Licensing: All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share, adapt, and reuse content with proper attribution.

Benefits
Open access increases global accessibility, enhances visibility and citation potential, fosters multidisciplinary collaboration, and accelerates scientific discovery.

Our policy eliminates barriers common in traditional and many indexed journals, democratizing access to knowledge for the benefit of society and research worldwide.