Open Access Policy

The International Journal for Research in Media & Communication is committed to supporting the global dissemination of scholarly knowledge through an open access publishing model. Under this policy, all articles published in the journal are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication. Readers are not required to pay subscription fees or access charges to read, download, or share the journal’s content. This approach promotes wider visibility, accessibility, and impact of research in the fields of media studies, journalism, communication sciences, digital media, and related interdisciplinary areas.

The journal believes that open access plays a crucial role in advancing academic research and fostering collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide. By providing unrestricted access to research findings, the journal contributes to the exchange of ideas and encourages the application of communication research to address contemporary social, cultural, and technological challenges.

Authors publishing in the journal retain the copyright of their work. By submitting and publishing their manuscripts, authors grant the publisher a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article as part of the scholarly record. All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. This license allows users to read, download, copy, and share the work for non-commercial purposes provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal. The content may not be altered, transformed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission from the copyright holder.

All articles are published without embargo, ensuring immediate access to the final published version. Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to provide a permanent and reliable link to the content, enabling accurate citation, indexing, and long-term discoverability in academic databases and digital platforms.

To ensure the long-term preservation of scholarly content, the journal maintains secure digital archiving and preservation practices. Published articles are stored and preserved in reliable digital systems to safeguard the integrity and availability of the academic record over time.

The journal maintains transparency in all aspects of its open access publishing practices, including copyright ownership, licensing terms, and access rights. Detailed information about these policies is clearly provided on the journal’s website to ensure that authors, reviewers, and readers fully understand the rights and responsibilities associated with publishing and using the journal’s content.