Free, immediate, and permanent access to research
Our open access policy is built on the following fundamental principles:
All articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any restrictions
Articles are made available immediately upon publication without embargo periods
All articles remain freely accessible permanently through our digital archive
Authors retain copyright and grant broad reuse rights under Creative Commons licenses
Articles are indexed in major databases and searchable through various platforms
All articles undergo rigorous peer review regardless of open access status
All articles published in WUJOPAS are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0):
This license allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, as long as attribution is given to the creator. This is the most accommodating of licenses offered.
Authors retain copyright to their work and grant WUJOPAS a license to publish. Authors can freely share their published articles and use them for teaching, research, and other purposes.
Open access publishing provides numerous advantages for authors, readers, and the research community:
| Feature | WUJOPAS (Open Access) | Traditional Journals |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Free for all readers | Subscription required |
| Availability | Immediate upon publication | May have embargo periods |
| Reuse Rights | Broad reuse under CC BY | Limited reuse rights |
| Copyright | Authors retain copyright | Publisher holds copyright |
| Global Reach | Accessible worldwide | Limited by subscriptions |
| Impact | Higher visibility and citations | Limited to subscribers |
| Cost to Authors | No publication fees | May charge fees |
WUJOPAS ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content:
All articles are stored in our secure digital archive with multiple backups and redundancy systems to ensure permanent availability.
Each article is assigned a permanent URL that will never change, ensuring long-term accessibility and link stability.
All articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for unique, permanent identification and easy citation.
Articles are archived in multiple databases and platforms to ensure redundancy and maximum accessibility.
WUJOPAS is committed to maintaining access to all published articles indefinitely, ensuring that research remains available for future generations.
WUJOPAS is supported by various funding sources to maintain our open access commitment:
If you believe in open access publishing and want to support our mission, consider making a voluntary contribution or becoming a partner institution.