Journal Information:
ISSN: 2239-5938
EISSN: 2239-6101
Abbreviated Title: EJSD
DOI: 10.14207/ejsd
First Published: 1 Feb 2012
Language: English, Italian
Open Access Policy
Open Access Policy
The European Journal of Sustainable Development (EJSD) adheres to an Open Access Policy.
This means that all previously and currently published articles are freely accessible online. Anyone may read, download, copy, distribute, link to, or search the full text of these articles without the need for registration or payment. This policy reflects our commitment to supporting the global movement toward the democratization of knowledge.
Benefits of Open Access for Authors:
Universal Accessibility: Open Access ensures free and immediate availability of research to all users worldwide. This model removes financial and geographic barriers, enabling access to scientific knowledge regardless of a reader’s economic status or location.
Rapid Dissemination: Open Access facilitates the swift distribution of new ideas, accelerating scientific progress and reducing redundancy in research by informing researchers promptly and broadly.
Public Benefit: By making research freely available, Open Access allows the broader public—including policymakers, educators, and practitioners—to benefit from scientific advancements. This is particularly impactful in reaching audiences in developing regions and non-academic communities that may lack access to subscription-based journals.
Enhanced Visibility and Readership: Open-access articles tend to receive greater short-term attention compared to subscription-only publications. Although long-term citation rates may be similar, some studies suggest that Open Access can lead to a modest increase in long-term impact as well.
EJSD’s Open Access model aligns with our mission to promote inclusive, transparent, and equitable dissemination of research that contributes to sustainable development worldwide.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain the copyright of their work. However, by submitting and publishing with the European Journal of Sustainable Development (EJSD), the authors grant the journal the exclusive right of first publication, as well as the right to preserve, disseminate, and republish the article on any third-party platform.
All articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license permits others to copy, distribute, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to both the author and the journal.
