Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

All articles published in the Asian Journal of Professional and Business Studies (AJPBS) are fully open access and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License. This license allows anyone to freely access, download, share, distribute, and reuse the content, provided that proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and the source of the publication.

Key Features of the CC BY 4.0 License:

  • Free Accessibility: All articles are available online at no cost, with no subscription or payment required.
  • Reuse and Redistribution: Articles may be reused, shared, and redistributed in any medium or format, for any purpose, as long as the original authors and the journal are properly credited.
  • Adaptations: You may adapt, remix, or build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided the original work is properly attributed.
  • No Embargo: There are no restrictions on access, and articles are available immediately upon publication.

Author Copyright:

The copyright for all articles published in AJPBS is retained by the authors. By publishing with us, authors grant AJPBS the right to distribute their work under the Creative Commons license, ensuring global visibility and impact.

Article Metadata:

The journal ensures that all articles are fully searchable and accessible through metadata, enabling easy discovery via search engines and databases. The metadata will include information such as the article’s title, authors, keywords, abstract, and publication details.

Long-Term Access and Preservation:

We are committed to ensuring long-term access to all published content. Articles are archived and preserved in compliance with industry standards for digital preservation to ensure continued availability.

By adhering to these open access principles, AJPBS supports the global dissemination of knowledge while giving authors full recognition and control over their work.