Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy

Open Access Statement

"Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities is a fully open-access journal. All articles published are freely available online without any subscription or payment barriers.
The journal follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted sharing and distribution of content with proper attribution to the original authors."

Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities is committed to the open dissemination of knowledge and follows a Gold Open Access model. This means that all published articles are freely available to the public without any subscription fees or paywalls.

By adopting an open-access framework, the journal ensures:

  • Global accessibility to high-quality research.
  • Unrestricted sharing and use of published content for educational and research purposes.
  • Greater visibility and impact for authors' work.

Licensing & Copyright

  1. Licensing Terms

All articles published in Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY- 4.0) License.

This allows:

  • Free access, sharing, and adaptation of content for non-commercial purposes.
  • Proper attribution to the original author(s) and the journal.
  • Commercial use without prior permission is prohibited.
  1. Copyright Ownership
  • Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities the right to publish, distribute, and archive their research.
  • Authors may share, distribute, or post their articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, or scholarly networks, provided they acknowledge the original publication in Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities.
  • Commercial reproduction or distribution requires written permission from the journal.

Author Responsibilities & Self-Archiving

  1. Author Self-Archiving Policy

Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities encourages authors to self-archive their work in institutional repositories, research-sharing platforms, and personal websites. Authors can deposit:

  • Preprint Versions: Before peer review (with a disclaimer that it is not the final version).
  • Accepted Manuscripts: After peer review but before final publication (with a citation to the published version).
  • Published Articles: The final published PDF can be shared under the CC BY- 4.0 license.

Ethical Use of Open Access Content

Authors and readers must:

  • Cite the original source when using or adapting content.
  • Use published materials for non-commercial academic and research purposes only.
  • Obtain formal permission for commercial reproduction.

Article Processing Charges (APCs) & Fees

  1. No Subscription Fees
  • Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities does not charge readers any fee for accessing published articles.
  1. Article Processing Charges (APCs)
  • To cover the costs of editorial processing, peer review, and online hosting, authors may be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC).
  • The journal provides waivers or discounts for authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints. But it fully depends on decisions of Editorial Board.
  • Please visit the payment section for more information.

Indexing & Digital Preservation

  1. Indexing in Open Access Databases
  • Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities ensures maximum visibility by indexing published articles in open-access repositories and academic databases.
  • The journal follows OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) to support interoperability with global open-access platforms.
  1. Long-Term Digital Preservation
  • All published articles are archived in digital repositories to ensure permanent accessibility.
  • The journal collaborates with PKP Preservation Network for long-term preservation.

Compliance with Open Access Standards

Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities follows best practices and guidelines set by:

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • OASPA (Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association)
  • Plan S Open Access Guidelines
  • Creative Commons Licensing Standards

Benefits of Open Access Publishing in Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities

  • Increased Global Reach: Research is accessible to scholars, policymakers, and the public worldwide.
  • Higher Citation Impact: Open-access articles tend to receive more citations and visibility.
  • Faster Knowledge Dissemination: No subscription barriers, ensuring immediate availability.
  • Compliance with Funding Agencies: Many funding organizations mandate open-access publication.

Contact & Queries

For any questions regarding the Open Access Policy, licensing, or permissions, please contact:

Email: support@shodhmitra.com

Website: www.wvijsh.shodhmitra.com

By maintaining an Open Access publishing model, Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities upholds its commitment to free and unrestricted scholarly communication. We believe that open-access research empowers academics, policymakers, and society at large by facilitating knowledge exchange and innovation.