Open Access Policy

  1. Objective and Scope:

The KB Law Scholars Journal is committed to promoting the open exchange of legal knowledge, research, and scholarship.

This policy applies to all content published in KB Law Scholars Journal, including articles, reviews, commentaries, and any other academic contributions.

  1. Open Access Model:

KB Law Scholars Journal follows a "Gold Open Access" model, making all its content freely available to readers without any cost or access restrictions.

  1. Copyright and Licensing:

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant KB Law Scholars Journal a non-exclusive license to publish and disseminate the work under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

Readers are free to share and adapt the content for any purpose, provided proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and KB Law Scholars Journal.

  1. Publication Costs:

To ensure sustainability, KB Law Scholars Journal may charge publication fees. Authors are encouraged to seek funding for these fees through their institutions, grants, or other sources.

Waivers or discounts on publication fees may be available for authors who cannot afford the fees. KB Law Scholars Journal is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not limit access to its content.

  1. Accessibility and Archiving:

KB Law Scholars Journal content is hosted on a digital platform that ensures the widest possible accessibility.

The journal is committed to preserving its content and metadata through long-term digital archiving to guarantee the persistence of the scholarly record.

  1. Peer Review:

KB Law Scholars Journal maintains rigorous peer-review standards to ensure the quality and integrity of published content.

  1. Promotion and Dissemination:

KB Law Scholars Journal actively promotes its Open Access content through various means, including indexing in academic databases, social media, and academic networks.

  1. Collaboration:

KB Law Scholars Journal encourages collaboration with other open access initiatives, organizations, and institutions to further the dissemination of legal knowledge.

  1. Feedback and Continuous Improvement:

KB Law Scholars Journal welcomes feedback from authors, readers, and the academic community to improve its Open Access policy and practices continually.

  1. Compliance with Standards:

KB Law Scholars Journal adheres to international standards and best practices for Open Access publishing, including those outlined by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and other relevant organizations.

This policy outlines the commitment of KB Law Scholars Journal to Open Access principles, ensuring that legal scholarship and research are accessible to a global audience, fostering collaboration, and advancing the exchange of legal knowledge.