Open Access Policies
Khidmatuna: Journal of Research and Community Service is an open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality scholarly research and community-focused initiatives. The journal operates under the principles of open access, which means that all published content is freely accessible to the global community, fostering greater knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Licensing and Usage
All articles published in Khidmatuna: Journal of Research and Community Service are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license allows readers to:
- Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
- Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material.
Under the following conditions:
- Attribution: Properly attribute the work to the original author(s) and provide a link to the license.
- NonCommercial: The use of the material must not be for commercial purposes.
- No additional restrictions: You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Benefits of Open Access
Open access publishing offers several benefits to authors, readers, and the academic community:
- Global Accessibility: Articles are freely accessible to anyone with an internet connection, eliminating financial and geographical barriers to knowledge.
- Increased Visibility: Open access enhances the visibility and impact of published work, leading to broader readership and citation.
- Collaboration: Open access encourages collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, institutions, and communities.
- Engagement: Open access facilitates engagement between researchers and the public, fostering a more inclusive academic discourse.
Archiving and Preservation
Khidmatuna is committed to preserving the scholarly record and ensures that all published articles are archived in digital repositories and indexing services. This commitment guarantees the long-term availability and accessibility of published content.
Last Updated: 22 August 2022