The International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR) is dedicated to open access principles, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible to the global scholarly community and the public without barriers.

1. Immediate and Free Access

All articles published in IJSSR are freely available online immediately upon publication, with no subscription or access fees. This policy promotes the broad dissemination of knowledge and supports the advancement of research across disciplines.

2. Licensing and Usage Rights

All content published in IJSSR is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). Under this license, users are free to:

•  Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, including commercial use.

•  Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

License Terms:

•  Attribution: Users must give appropriate credit to the author(s), provide a link to the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, and indicate if changes were made. Credit must not suggest endorsement by the author(s) or IJSSR.

•  ShareAlike: Any derivative works must be distributed under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

•  No Additional Restrictions: Users may not impose legal or technological measures that restrict others from exercising the rights granted by the license.

For the full license details, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.

3. Archiving and Preservation

IJSSR ensures the long-term accessibility and preservation of its content through digital archiving. All published articles are stored in reputable repositories to protect against data loss and maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

4. Author Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted and encouraged to deposit the published version of their articles in institutional or subject-specific repositories without any embargo period, provided they:

•  Acknowledge IJSSR as the original source of publication.

•  Include a link to the article on the IJSSR website.

5. Compliance with Funding Mandates

IJSSR’s open access policy complies with the requirements of funding agencies that mandate immediate open access to publicly funded research. Authors are responsible for ensuring adherence to their funders’ specific requirements.

6. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To sustain open access publishing, IJSSR may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC). Information about APCs, including any waivers or discounts, is transparently provided on the journal’s website.

For further information or inquiries about our Open Access Policy, please contact us at: ijssr.in@gmail.com.