Open Access Policy

Open access refers to unrestricted online access to scholarly articles, research papers, and other forms of academic publications. It allows anyone, anywhere, to read, download, copy, distribute, or reuse these publications.

FFSP publishes accepted manuscripts under Gold Open Access model. We currently offer publication under Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Types of Open Access

Gold Open Access: In the gold OA model, the publisher makes all articles and related content available for free immediately on the journal's website. In such publications, articles are licensed for sharing and reuse via Creative Commons licenses or similar.  Authors, institutions, or funding bodies often pay article processing charges (APCs) to cover publication costs, ensuring that the content is freely accessible to readers.

Green Open Access: Self-archiving by authors is permitted under green OA. Independently from publication by a publisher, the author also posts the work to a website controlled by the author, the research institution that funded or hosted the work, or to an independent central open repository, where people can download the work without paying, usually after an embargo period determined by the publisher.

Hybrid Open Access:  Hybrid open-access journals contain a mixture of open access articles and closed access articles. In hybrid journals, authors can choose to make their article open access by paying an APC, while other content remains behind a paywall.

Diamond Open Access: Journals that publish open access without charging authors article processing charges are sometimes referred to as diamond OA. Since they do not charge either readers or authors directly, such publishers often require funding from external sources.

Benefits of Open Access

Increased Accessibility: Open access removes financial barriers, ensuring that anyone with internet access can read and benefit from research findings. This promotes the dissemination of knowledge to a broader audience, including researchers, students, policymakers, and the general public.

Enhanced Visibility and Impact: Open access publications often have higher visibility and citation rates compared to traditional subscription-based articles. Increased accessibility leads to wider readership and greater opportunities for researchers to gain recognition and have their work cited.

Accelerated Scientific Progress: Open access facilitates faster dissemination of research findings, enabling other researchers to build upon existing knowledge and accelerate scientific progress. It fosters collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary research.

Public Engagement and Societal Impact: Open access promotes engagement between the scientific community and the general public. It allows policymakers, educators, and practitioners to access the latest research, leading to evidence-based decision-making and real-world applications of scientific knowledge.

Preservation and Long-Term Access: Open access publications are often archived in digital repositories, ensuring their long-term preservation and accessibility. This safeguards research output from the risk of loss or damage, contributing to the cumulative nature of scientific knowledge.

Open Access License

Creative Commons Attribution License: All articles published by Gavin Publishers are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided the original author and source are properly credited.

For all Open Access articles, authors retain the copyright to their work. 

By submitting their work to FFSP authors agree to the following:

Rights Granted to the Public:

  • reproduce and Share the Licensed Material, in whole or in part; and
  • produce, reproduce, and Share Adapted Material.

Use of articles published by FFSP are required to:

  • Give Credit: Properly credit the original authors and the journals.
  • Indicate License: Clearly state the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license in any reuse or redistribution of the work.
  • Respect Integrity: Ensure that the original work is not misrepresented or altered in a way that harms the reputation of the authors or the publisher.