Open Access Statement

Commitment to Open Access

The Journal of Advanced Pediatrics and Child Health (JAPCH) is a fully open-access, peer-reviewed publication. All articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication, without any subscription or registration barriers. This open-access policy supports the global exchange of knowledge and aligns with ethical publishing practices that promote equitable access to scientific information.

Licensing Policy

All content published in JAPCH is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows anyone to copy, distribute, remix, and build upon published works, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

Key Features of the CC BY 4.0 License

• Permits sharing and adaptation of content for any purpose, even commercially.
• Requires proper attribution to the author(s) and source.
• Prohibits applying legal terms or technological measures that restrict others from using the work.

Benefits of Open Access

• Immediate Availability: Articles are accessible to readers worldwide without delay.
• Increased Visibility: Open access ensures higher readership and citation rates.
• Global Knowledge Equity: Enables researchers from low- and middle-income countries to access scientific findings without financial barriers.
• Enhanced Collaboration: Promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue and innovation in pediatric and child health research.

Author Retention of Copyright

Authors retain full copyright of their work upon publication. By submitting a manuscript to JAPCH, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute their article under the CC BY 4.0 terms. This ensures that authors remain the rightful owners of their intellectual contributions.

Compliance with Funding Mandates

JAPCH complies with open-access mandates from funding organizations and academic institutions. Many global research funders, including the cOAlition S/Plan S initiative, require that publicly funded research be published under open-access licenses such as CC BY 4.0. Our policy ensures compliance with these mandates.

Archiving and Accessibility

All published articles are permanently archived in trusted repositories including LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) to ensure long-term availability and preservation of open-access content.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support open-access dissemination, JAPCH applies Article Processing Charges (APCs) that cover peer review management, editorial services, online hosting, DOI assignment, and digital archiving. Detailed information about APCs is available on our Article Processing Charges page. Fee waivers are available for authors from low-income regions, as detailed in our Waiver Policy.

Ethical and Legal Responsibilities

Open-access publication at JAPCH operates under international copyright and ethical standards. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted work does not violate any copyright agreements or contain third-party content without appropriate permissions.

Support for Open Science

JAPCH supports the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science by fostering transparency, inclusivity, and reproducibility in pediatric research. The journal encourages sharing of datasets, methodologies, and supplementary materials to strengthen scientific reliability.

Reader and Author Rights

• Readers: May freely access, download, and share articles without restriction.
• Authors: Retain full copyright and control of reuse permissions under CC BY 4.0.
• Educators: May use published materials in teaching, presentations, and course content.

Transparency in Open Access Operations

JAPCH adheres to the DOAJ Best Practice Principles ensuring that publication fees, peer review processes, and editorial policies are transparent, consistent, and publicly available.

Contact Information

For queries related to open access, licensing, or reuse rights, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pediatricshealthjournal.com