Open Access Policy
The Libyan Open University Journal of Medical Sciences and Sustainability (LOUJMSS) is dedicated to the principles of open access. The following is a sample of what the journal's Open Access Policy would typically entail, ensuring that published research is widely accessible to the global community.
Open Access Policy
LOUJMSS operates as a diamond open-access journal. This means that all of its published content is made freely and permanently available to all readers worldwide without any subscription fees or paywalls. This policy is designed to maximize the visibility and impact of the research published within the journal.
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Free and Immediate Access: All articles are available online immediately upon publication. Readers are granted free access to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of the articles.
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Author Rights and Copyright: Authors retain the full copyright to their work. They grant the journal the right of first publication and a license to publish and distribute the article under a Creative Commons license.
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Creative Commons Licensing: Articles are published under an open license, such as a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to reuse, distribute, and build upon the work non-commercially, provided that the original work and source are properly cited.
By embracing open access, LOUJMSS aims to promote the free exchange of scientific knowledge and contribute to the advancement of research and education globally.
