Open Access Policy: Nursing Genius Journal
Nursing Genius Journal is committed to promoting open access as an essential component of scholarly communication. Our Open Access Policy is aligned with best practices and adheres to high publishing standards to ensure accessibility, copyright retention, and long-term preservation of scholarly content.
Key Principles:
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Immediate and Free Access:
- Nursing Genius Journal provides immediate and unrestricted access to its content. We believe that open access fosters global information exchange, facilitating broader readership and engagement.
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Author Copyright and Freedom:
- Authors publishing in Nursing Genius Journal retain the copyright to their work. This approach empowers authors with the freedom to disseminate their research without restrictive barriers.
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Digital Preservation:
- To ensure the long-term accessibility and preservation of scholarly material, Nursing Genius Journal commits to depositing its content with reputable digital preservation or archiving systems. This safeguards the continuity and availability of published works.
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Machine-Readable CC Licensing:
- Nursing Genius Journal incorporates machine-readable Creative Commons (CC) licensing data into articles. This facilitates clear communication of the usage rights associated with each work, ensuring compliance with the chosen license.
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CC BY-NC License:
- Nursing Genius Journal adopts the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. This license permits generous material reuse and blending while maintaining the integrity of the author's intellectual property. Users are encouraged to share and adapt the content for non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution.
Author Responsibilities:
Authors submitting to Nursing Genius Journal are responsible for ensuring that their contributions comply with the open access policy. This includes providing accurate licensing information, acknowledging the chosen CC BY-NC license, and adhering to ethical considerations associated with open access publishing.
Benefits of Open Access:
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Global Visibility: Open access enhances the visibility and impact of research by making it accessible to a worldwide audience, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.
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Knowledge Exchange: Unrestricted access fosters knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation within the academic and healthcare communities.
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Citation Impact: Open access publications often experience increased citation impact, contributing to the academic influence of authors and the journal.
By adopting this open access policy, Nursing Genius Journal is dedicated to advancing the principles of transparency, accessibility, and collaboration within the nursing community and beyond. We believe in the power of open access to accelerate the progress of nursing science and improve global healthcare outcomes.