Open Access Policy


Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy for theAlhisab: Journal of Islamic Astronomy

The Alhisab: Journal of Islamic Astronomy (referred to as "the Journal") is committed to the principles of open access to scholarly research and knowledge. Our open access policy reflects our dedication to making research freely available to the global academic and scientific community, as well as to the general public. Here is our open access policy:

1. Open Access Model

a. The Journal operates under an open access model, meaning that all articles published are freely accessible to readers without any subscription fees or access restrictions.

2. Author Retention of Copyright

a. Authors retain the copyright to their published articles. They grant the Journal a license to publish their work under the terms of the selected Creative Commons license (e.g., CC-BY-NC) while retaining the rights to reuse and distribute their own work.

3. Creative Commons Licensing

a. The Journal typically uses a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC-BY-NC) license for published articles. This license allows users to read, download, copy, distribute, and adapt the content for non-commercial purposes while providing proper attribution to the original work.

b. Authors are responsible for selecting the appropriate Creative Commons license for their articles during the submission process.

4. Accessibility and Archiving

a. All articles published in the Journal are immediately and permanently accessible online upon publication. They are archived to ensure long-term availability.

5. Indexing and Abstracting

a. The Journal actively seeks indexing and abstracting in reputable databases and scholarly search engines to enhance the visibility and discoverability of its content.

6. Preservation of Content

a. The Journal is committed to preserving the scholarly record and the content it publishes. In case of changes in the publication platform, efforts will be made to ensure the continued availability of published content.

7. Author Fees

a. The Journal does not charge authors any publication or processing fees. We believe that open access should be free from financial barriers for both authors and readers.

8. Ethical Considerations

a. Open access articles published in the Journal adhere to the highest ethical standards and publication practices, including transparency, peer review, and authorship criteria.

9. Accessibility to a Global Audience

a. Open access ensures that research published in the Journal is accessible to a diverse global audience, including researchers, educators, students, policymakers, and the general public.

10. Sharing and Collaboration

a. Open access facilitates the sharing of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation by removing barriers to accessing and using research findings.

The Alhisab: Journal of Islamic Astronomy is committed to advancing knowledge dissemination and supporting the principles of open access, making scholarly research freely available to foster academic progress and global engagement. We invite authors, researchers, and readers to participate in this open-access endeavor.