Open Access Policy
Jurnal Sains Farmasi & Klinis (JSFK) is an open-access journal committed to the principles of free and unrestricted access to scientific knowledge. Our journal follows the guidelines set forth by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), ensuring that all research articles and reviews published in JSFK are freely accessible to the global community. We believe that open access accelerates the dissemination of scientific discoveries, fosters collaboration, and promotes the advancement of knowledge in pharmaceutical and clinical sciences.
1. Unrestricted Access to Content
All articles published in Jurnal Sains Farmasi & Klinis are freely available online immediately upon publication. JSFK does not charge readers or institutions for access to articles. This ensures that the entire research community, including researchers, educators, clinicians, and the general public, can benefit from the latest findings without any barriers.
2. Creative Commons License
JSFK publishes all articles under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This open-access license allows anyone to:
- Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
- Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
As long as appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the new creations are licensed under identical terms, anyone is free to use, modify, and share the content. This encourages the broad dissemination and reuse of research, maximizing the impact and reach of the work.
3. Author Rights
Authors who publish with Jurnal Sains Farmasi & Klinis retain the copyright of their work. JSFK only requires that authors grant the journal the right of first publication. After publication, authors are encouraged to:
- Post their articles on personal or institutional websites, or in institutional repositories.
- Share their work widely, including on social media or academic platforms, to enhance the visibility of their research.
By retaining copyright and using the CC BY-SA license, authors ensure their work is freely accessible while maintaining control over how it is reused and attributed.
4. Archiving and Preservation
JSFK is committed to the long-term preservation of its content. Articles published in the journal are archived and preserved in digital repositories to ensure perpetual access. JSFK partners with repositories that conform to global standards, guaranteeing that the research remains accessible to future generations.
5. No Embargo Period
There is no embargo period for the open access of articles published in JSFK. All content is made freely available upon publication, providing immediate access to readers worldwide.
6. No Subscription Fees or Paywalls
JSFK operates under a fully open-access model, with no subscription fees or paywalls for readers. The journal does not charge any fees for downloading, sharing, or reusing its published content. This policy reflects our commitment to advancing global access to knowledge without financial barriers.
7. Funding and Publication Charges
JSFK does not currently charge authors for submitting or publishing their articles. Our journal is supported by institutional funding and sponsorship, ensuring the sustainability of our open-access model. Should any article processing charges (APCs) be introduced in the future, they will be transparently disclosed to authors prior to submission.