Open Access Policy

Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) adopts an open access policy that promotes the free exchange of scientific knowledge. In line with the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), all published articles are made freely accessible to the public.

1. Licensing and Copyrights

  • All articles published in Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
  • This license allows users to freely use the articles as long as proper attribution to the original work is given.
  • Users have the right to download, share, reproduce, distribute, adapt, and use the content for commercial purposes.

2. Author Rights

  • Authors retain the copyright of their published articles.
  • Authors agree that their work will be made freely accessible under the CC BY 4.0 license.
  • Authors have the right to archive, share, and use their published articles for academic purposes.
  • JOSSA acquires the publishing rights for the article under the Creative Commons license, but the authors do not transfer their copyright.

3. Commitment to Open Science

JOSSA supports the principles of open science, ensuring that scientific knowledge remains transparent and accessible. In this regard:

  • Authors are encouraged to share their research data in open repositories.
  • Including additional materials is recommended to enhance reproducibility.
  • Adhering to open science policies increases the dissemination and impact of scientific knowledge.

4. Accessibility and Global Distribution

By adopting an open access model, JOSSA ensures that all articles are available to researchers, academics, and interested readers worldwide without any subscription or payment barriers.

  • Free access: Published articles are openly accessible to everyone.
  • Wider audience reach: Research impact and visibility are enhanced.
  • Scientific collaboration: The open access policy fosters greater collaboration within the academic community.

5. Author Responsibilities and Publication Ethics

JOSSA adheres to publication ethics standards and expects authors to fulfill the following responsibilities:

  • Submitted works must be original and free from plagiarism.
  • All authors must declare their contribution to the research.
  • Research must comply with ethical standards, and necessary approvals must be obtained.
  • Conflict of interest disclosures and funding information must be transparently provided.