Journal of Current Social Issues Studies (JCSIS)

Immediate and Unrestricted Access

JCSIS is dedicated to providing immediate and unrestricted open access to academic research, rooted in our conviction that knowledge should be freely accessible without financial barriers. All JCSIS articles are openly and globally available to the public upon publication, with no subscription fees or download costs required.

This commitment is supported by the Asia Technology Research Institute, the dedication of our editorial team, and the invaluable contributions of our peer reviewers. This policy aligns with our mission to encourage unrestricted knowledge sharing and foster a collaborative global academic community.

Licensing and Author Rights

JCSIS publishes all content under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits users to copy, share, and adapt the work in any medium or format, including commercial purposes, as long as proper attribution is given to the original authors.

By publishing with JCSIS, authors accept these terms and retain copyright for all content. This approach protects authors' rights while enhancing the visibility and influence of their research across disciplines.

Advantages of Open Access for Authors

1. Higher Availability and Visibility

The high availability and free, unlimited access of our articles significantly increases the likelihood of their inclusion in search engines and indexing databases. This maximizes the research's exposure and potential impact.

2. Higher Citation Impact

Open Access articles are cited notably more often due to their increased visibility and availability, ultimately enhancing the author's academic influence.

3. Lower Publishing Costs

Open Access publishers cover editorial costs through a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) paid by the author's institution or funder. This APC is only a fraction of the average revenue per paper received by traditional subscription publishers. The APC is the same regardless of article length, encouraging the publication of comprehensive research.

4. Faster Online Publication Speed

Accepted articles are typically published online more quickly than those in traditional subscription and print-based journals, accelerating the dissemination of knowledge.