Open Access Policy

JHCE is committed to the principles of Open Access, aiming to maximize the accessibility and impact of scholarly research. We believe that knowledge should be freely available to everyone, without financial or technical barriers. Hence, we have established the following Open Access policy for our website:

1. Open Access Publication
All articles published in JHCE are freely and openly available on our website to readers worldwide. This ensures that anyone with an internet connection can access, read, download, and share the published research without any subscription or paywall restrictions.

2. Creative Commons License
To facilitate the dissemination and reuse of scholarly content, all articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International License. This license allows others to share (copy and redistribute the content in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the content for any purpose, even commercially).

3. Copyright Retention
Authors retain the copyright to their published articles, granting [Journal Name] a non-exclusive license to publish the work. This allows authors to retain control over their intellectual property and enables wider dissemination of their research.

4. Author Fees
JHCE does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees to authors for publishing their work. We believe that removing financial barriers promotes inclusivity and ensures that high-quality research is accessible to researchers worldwide.

5. Archiving and Preservation
We are committed to preserving and archiving the published content on our website. We utilize robust archiving systems and may partner with reputable archiving services to ensure the long-term accessibility and integrity of the articles.

6. Transparent Licensing Information
We provide clear and prominent information about the Open Access policy, licensing terms, and usage rights on our website. This ensures that readers, authors, and other stakeholders understand the permissions granted for accessing and using the published content.

7. Ethical Publishing Practices
While promoting Open Access, we adhere to rigorous ethical standards in publishing. We uphold integrity, transparency, and responsible research practices, including proper attribution, avoidance of plagiarism, and adherence to ethical guidelines.