Open Access Policy

The Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) is committed to promoting global open access to scientific knowledge and research. The journal adheres to the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to the public, fostering the dissemination of information, and encouraging innovation in the field of sports sciences.

1. Licensing and Copyright

All articles published in the Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) License. This license allows:

  • Free access to published content for reading, downloading, distribution, printing, and copying.
  • Reproduction of the content in any medium, provided proper attribution to the original work is made.

1.1. Restrictions:

  • Alteration or modification of the content is prohibited.
  • Commercial use of the content requires prior written permission from the editorial board.

2. Copyright Transfer and Author Rights

  • Authors transfer the copyright of their accepted manuscripts to the Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) upon acceptance for publication.
  • The Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA), as the copyright holder, publishes the articles under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) License, ensuring open access to the content.
  • Authors retain the right to share their work in personal or institutional repositories (self-archiving) and to use their work for academic purposes.
  • Authors agree that their articles will remain freely accessible under the specified licensing terms.

3. Commitment to Open Science

The Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) supports open science practices. Authors are encouraged to deposit their data in open repositories, make supplementary materials publicly accessible, and enhance the transparency of their research.

4. Accessibility and Global Dissemination

The Journal of Sports Science Academy (JOSSA) embraces an open access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or payment barriers. This approach enhances the impact of research and supports effective knowledge sharing within the academic community.