Open Access Policy

Qalaai Zanist Scientific Journal (QZSJ) provides immediate open access to its content, based on the principle that making research freely available to the public fosters a broader global exchange of knowledge. Open Access (OA) ensures unrestricted access and reuse, making research publications freely available online to maximize visibility and impact.

By embracing Open Access, QZSJ ensures that published work reaches the widest possible audience, allowing researchers worldwide to utilize and share findings without barriers. The mission of QZSJ is to enhance the culture of scientific publications by supporting innovative minds in science and promoting public engagement with research.

All open access articles in QZSJ are published under a Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. This license allows authors to retain copyright while restricting the commercial use of their work. A commercial use is defined as one primarily intended for commercial advantage or monetary gain. Additionally, if others remix, transform, or build upon the material, they are not permitted to distribute the modified version.

The primary output of research is the generation of new knowledge and ideas. Through its rigorous peer-review process, QZSJ ensures the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research articles. By providing free and unrestricted online access to published content, QZSJ maximizes the dissemination of research, ensuring that scholarly contributions are accessible, read, and built upon, ultimately enriching the global research culture and fostering ethical scientific advancements.

Commitment to Open Access and Open Science

QZSJ is committed to the principles and objectives of Open Access and Open Science. The journal expects authors of research papers and manuscripts to maximize the opportunities for making their findings freely accessible in their final peer-reviewed form.

For specific details on Open Access compliance, authors should refer to the Guide to Authors section, which outlines the necessary steps to adhere to QZSJ’s Open Access policy.