OPEN ACCESS COMMITMENT

Our Open Access Promise

WUJOPAS is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription fees or access barriers. We believe that research should be accessible to everyone, promoting knowledge sharing and advancing scientific progress globally.

Open Access Principles

Our open access policy is built on the following fundamental principles:

Global Access

All articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any restrictions

Immediate Availability

Articles are made available immediately upon publication without embargo periods

Permanent Access

All articles remain freely accessible permanently through our digital archive

Reuse Rights

Authors retain copyright and grant broad reuse rights under Creative Commons licenses

Discoverability

Articles are indexed in major databases and searchable through various platforms

Quality Assurance

All articles undergo rigorous peer review regardless of open access status

Licensing and Copyright

All articles published in WUJOPAS are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0):

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (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.

What You Can Do:
  • Share and distribute
  • Adapt and modify
  • Use for commercial purposes
  • Build upon the work
What You Must Do:
  • Give appropriate credit
  • Provide a link to the license
  • Indicate if changes were made
  • Do not suggest endorsement
Author Rights

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.

Benefits of Open Access

Open access publishing provides numerous advantages for authors, readers, and the research community:

For Authors
Increased Visibility: Articles are accessible to a global audience
Higher Citations: Open access articles typically receive more citations
Funding Compliance: Meets requirements of many funding agencies
Broader Impact: Research reaches beyond academic institutions
For Readers
Free Access: No subscription fees or paywalls
Easy Discovery: Articles are easily searchable and discoverable
Download Rights: Can download, save, and share articles
Global Access: Available to researchers worldwide

Open Access vs Traditional Publishing

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

Archiving and Preservation

WUJOPAS ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content:

Digital Archive

All articles are stored in our secure digital archive with multiple backups and redundancy systems to ensure permanent availability.

Persistent URLs

Each article is assigned a permanent URL that will never change, ensuring long-term accessibility and link stability.

DOI Assignment

All articles receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for unique, permanent identification and easy citation.

Multiple Platforms

Articles are archived in multiple databases and platforms to ensure redundancy and maximum accessibility.

Long-term Commitment

WUJOPAS is committed to maintaining access to all published articles indefinitely, ensuring that research remains available for future generations.

Funding and Sustainability

WUJOPAS is supported by various funding sources to maintain our open access commitment:

Institutional Support: Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology
Partnerships: Collaborations with academic institutions
Voluntary Contributions: Optional donations from authors and readers
Grants and Funding: Research grants and institutional funding
Support Our Mission

If you believe in open access publishing and want to support our mission, consider making a voluntary contribution or becoming a partner institution.