Open Access Statement

Open Access Statement - Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy

The Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy is committed to the principles of open access to scholarly research. We believe that providing free and immediate access to research articles is essential for the global dissemination of knowledge and the advancement of academic discourse.

Key Aspects of Our Open Access Policy:

  1. Free Access: All articles published in the Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy are freely accessible to the public, ensuring that the research is available to a wide audience, including researchers, academics, practitioners, and the general public.

  2. Immediate Availability: Articles are made available online as soon as they are published, eliminating any embargo periods. This ensures that new research findings are disseminated without delay.

  3. Creative Commons License: To facilitate open access, all published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license allows others to share, copy, distribute, and transmit the work for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the author(s).

  4. Author Retention of Rights: Authors retain the copyright to their original work while granting the Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy the right to be the first to publish the work.

  5. Global Accessibility: Open access promotes global participation in research. Anyone with internet access can read, download, and cite articles published in our journal without any subscription or access fees.

  6. Archiving: The Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy is committed to archiving and preserving all published content. Articles will remain accessible online for an indefinite period.

Benefits of Open Access:

  • Visibility and Impact: Open access increases the visibility of research, leading to greater citation impact and academic influence.

  • Global Collaboration: Researchers from around the world can access and build upon the findings, fostering international collaboration.

  • Public Engagement: Open access allows the general public to benefit from and engage with scholarly research, promoting knowledge dissemination beyond academic circles.

The Seascapeid Journal of Law and Public Policy is proud to support the open access movement, contributing to the democratization of knowledge and the advancement of scholarly communication. We invite authors, researchers, and readers to join us in this commitment to open access and the broader dissemination of research findings.