Open Access Policy

All articles published in The Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies are open-access articles, published and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits reproduction, distribution, derivative works, and commercial use, provided the original work is properly cited and the authors and publisher are properly identified.

The Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies is a fully open-access journal. Once published, articles are immediately and permanently available for readers to read, download, and share. Readers can freely access all published articles on thejspes.com.

Benefits of Open Access Publishing

  • Free Availability: Open-access articles in The Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies are freely accessible to anyone with an internet connection. This significantly enhances the visibility and reach of research, allowing a global audience—including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public—to read and engage with the published work.
  • Higher Citation Impact: Open-access articles generally receive more citations compared to those behind paywalls. Increased visibility and accessibility allow a wider audience to engage with the research, leading to more citations and ultimately enhancing the author’s academic reputation.
  • Public Engagement: Open access allows the general public, including students, educators, journalists, and other interested individuals, to freely access and understand the latest research. This promotes scientific literacy and encourages broader public engagement with academic and scientific advancements.
  • Faster Dissemination:Traditional publishing often involves lengthy review and publication processes. Open access accelerates the dissemination of research findings, ensuring quicker access to up-to-date information for researchers, policymakers, and the public.
  • Data Sharing and Reproducibility: Open access promotes transparent reporting and data sharing, which enhances the reproducibility and credibility of research. This contributes to the overall quality and reliability of scientific output, fostering collaboration and innovation within the academic community.
  • Author Copyright Retention: Open access publishing provides authors with greater control over the copyright and licensing of their work. Authors can determine how their research may be reused, remixed, and redistributed, ensuring broader dissemination while maintaining ownership rights.

Open Citations

The Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies is a member of the Initiative for Open Citations. This collaboration promotes the unrestricted availability of scholarly citation data. Citations serve as the foundation linking together scientific and cultural knowledge, and we have made all references in our published articles openly accessible.

A global public web of linked scholarly citation data enhances the discoverability of published content, including both subscription-based and open-access materials. This initiative particularly benefits researchers and individuals who do not have access to commercial citation databases through academic institutions.

Author Rights

For open-access publishing, The Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies uses an exclusive licensing agreement. Authors retain copyright alongside scholarly usage rights, while the journal is granted publishing and distribution rights.

Publishing Schedule

The Journal of Social, Political and Economic Studies follows a continuous publishing model, ensuring that accepted articles are made available without unnecessary delays. The journal publishes one volume with a single issue each year.

Once an article is accepted, the peer review process typically takes 10–15 days. After acceptance, the article will be sent to the author for galley proof review before final publication.