The American Scientific Publishing Group (ASPG) is committed to the principles of open access publishing, ensuring that all published research is freely and permanently accessible to the global scholarly community. This policy outlines the open access framework adopted across ASPG journals, in alignment with internationally recognized publishing standards.
1. Open Access Statement
All ASPG journals operate under an open-access publishing model. All articles are made immediately and permanently available online upon publication without subscription or access barriers.
Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.
2. Licensing and Reuse
Published articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license, as specified in the Copyright and Licensing Policy. This license defines the terms under which content may be reused, shared, and distributed.
The selected license ensures that users can reuse content while preserving proper attribution to the authors and the publisher. Authors are encouraged to review the licensing terms applicable to their journal prior to submission.
3. Copyright and Author Rights
Authors retain the copyright of their published work. By submitting and publishing with ASPG, authors grant the publisher a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article.
Authors have the right to reuse their work for academic and non-commercial purposes, provided that proper citation to the original publication is maintained.
4. Article Processing Charges (APC)
ASPG operates a transparent publication fee policy. Depending on the journal, an Article Processing Charge (APC) may apply.
- APCs, where applicable, are clearly stated on the journal’s website.
- APCs are only charged after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.
- Some journals operate without any APC or submission fees.
Authors are advised to consult the specific journal page for detailed information regarding publication fees.
5. Immediate Availability and No Embargo
All articles are published with immediate open access. There is no embargo period, and all content is accessible to readers worldwide upon publication.
6. Archiving and Digital Preservation
ASPG is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content. Articles are stored in secure digital environments and maintained to ensure continued availability over time.
The publisher may implement additional archiving and preservation mechanisms to support content integrity, accessibility, and recovery.
7. Author Self-Archiving
Authors are permitted to deposit, share, and distribute the published version of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, and academic platforms immediately upon publication. No embargo period applies.
Authors must ensure that proper citation to the original publication is included and that the integrity of the published version is maintained.
Self-archiving supports wider dissemination and increased visibility of research outputs.
8. Transparency and Accessibility
ASPG ensures that all information related to open access, licensing, and publication fees is clearly and publicly available on each journal’s website.
This transparency enables authors, readers, and institutions to make informed decisions and supports compliance with international indexing and publishing standards.
9. Commitment to Open Science
ASPG supports the global movement toward open science by promoting unrestricted access to scholarly research, encouraging knowledge sharing, and enhancing the visibility and impact of academic work.
Open access publishing contributes to the advancement of research, innovation, and collaboration across disciplines and geographic boundaries.
For further details regarding licensing terms and reuse rights, please refer to the Copyright and Licensing Policy.