Open Access Policy

  1. Open Access Statement

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.

 

  1. Licensing & Copyright

2.1 Licensing Terms

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

2.2 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.

 

  1. Author Responsibilities & Self-Archiving

3.1 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-NC 4.0 license.

3.2 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.

 

  1. Article Processing Charges (APCs) & Fees

4.1 No Subscription Fees

  • Wisdom Vortex: International Journal of Social Science and Humanities does not charge readers any fee for accessing published articles.

4.2 Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • To cover the costs of editorial processing, peer review, and online hosting, authors are 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.

 

  1. Indexing & Digital Preservation

5.1 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.

5.2 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.

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Contact & Queries

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

 

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.