Open Access Policy

Last updated 1/4/2025

1. Introduction

The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) upholds the values of open science by providing unrestricted access to research. Its Open Access Policy establishes the framework for making published studies freely available worldwide for non-commercial use, encouraging knowledge sharing and progress in healthcare

2. Open Access Definitions

2.1 Gold Open Access: The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan (Infect Dis J Pak) is a gold open-access publication, ensuring that all its articles are freely accessible to everyone immediately after they are published. 

2.2 Creative Commons License: The articles published in Infect Dis J Pak are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial License (CC BY-NC). This license permits others to share, adapt, and use the work, provided proper credit is given to the original author or licensor as specified. However, these uses are restricted to non-commercial purposes only.

3. Author Responsibility

3.1 Licensing Agreement: Authors are required to sign a licensing agreement granting Infect Dis J Pak the right to publish, reproduce, and distribute their work under the chosen Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

3.2 Compliance with Policies: Authors should adhere to the open access and licensing guidelines set by Infect Dis J Pak.

4. Accessibility and Archiving

4.1 Immediate Access: Articles are published on the Infect Dis J Pak website as soon as they are released, providing quick and free access to researchers and the general public for non-commercial use.

4.2 Digital Preservation: The Infect Dis J Pak is dedicated to digital archiving, guaranteeing that its published material remains accessible and intact for the long term.

5. Financial Model

5.1 Article Processing Charges (APCs): To maintain the open access system, Infect Dis J Pak might apply article processing fees (APCs) to offset expenses related to editing, publishing, and digital hosting.

5.2 Waivers and Discounts: The Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan offers fee reductions or waivers for article processing charges (APCs) to authors from low-income nations or those facing financial difficulties.

6. Promotion of Open Access

6.1 Advocacy: The Infect Dis J Pak strongly supports open access and encourages efforts that facilitate the unrestricted sharing of scientific research for non-profit use.

6.2 Collaboration: The Infect Dis J Pak works with various open-access initiatives and groups to promote and support the open-access movement within the medical research field.

 7. Review and Updates

This policy will undergo regular reviews to maintain its effectiveness. Necessary updates will be implemented to stay in line with changing standards and best practices in open-access publishing.