Open Access Policy

The International Journal Of Economic, Management, Business, and Accounting (IJECOMBA) is committed to the principles of open access, aiming to facilitate the broad dissemination of scholarly knowledge and research findings. Our Open Access Policy is designed to ensure that research is freely accessible to the global academic community, practitioners, policymakers, and the public. Authors publishing with IJECOMBA agree to the following open access terms:

1. Publication Accessibility:

  • All published articles are freely available online immediately upon publication, without any access restrictions.
  • Readers have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of the articles.

2. Author Retention of Copyright:

  • Authors retain the copyright of their work.
  • By submitting their manuscript to IJECOMBA, authors grant the journal the right to publish, distribute, and archive their work.

3. Licensing and Usage:

  • Authors agree to publish their work under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
  • This license allows others to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work and derivative works based upon it, but only if they give the author or licensor the credits in the manner specified.

4. Ethical Considerations:

  • The journal maintains ethical standards in publishing and adheres to the principles of integrity and transparency.
  • Authors are expected to comply with ethical guidelines in research and manuscript preparation.

5. Accessibility and Archiving:

  • The journal ensures the long-term accessibility and preservation of published content.
  • While specific archival systems may not be explicitly mentioned, the journal prioritizes measures for the preservation and accessibility of scholarly content.

6. Global Impact:

  • Open access facilitates a wider dissemination of knowledge, making research accessible to a diverse global audience and fostering international collaboration.

IJECOMBA's Open Access Policy is aligned with the commitment to advancing scholarship in the fields of Economics, Management, Business, and Accounting. By promoting open access, the journal aims to contribute to the global exchange of knowledge and support the progress of research in these interdisciplinary fields.