Open Access Policy

The Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders (JNND) adheres to a comprehensive Open Access Policy that ensures research outputs are freely accessible worldwide. By publishing with JNND, authors guarantee that their work is available without financial, legal, or technical barriers to every interested reader.

Core Principles of Our Open Access Policy

  • Universal Access: All published content is available online immediately and free of charge.
  • Creative Commons Licensing: Articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium with proper attribution.
  • Author Retention of Rights: Authors maintain copyright ownership of their work.
  • Global Equity: Open access eliminates subscription costs, ensuring participation from researchers in all regions, including resource-limited settings.

Compliance with International Standards

JNND’s policy aligns with major global declarations and initiatives:

Benefits for Authors

  • Increased visibility and readership, leading to higher citations.
  • Compliance with funding agency requirements for open access publishing.
  • Immediate dissemination of findings, accelerating knowledge exchange and collaboration.
  • Long-term preservation through partnerships with archiving services such as LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors publishing in JNND agree to:

  • Accept the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license.
  • Ensure submitted work adheres to ethical and professional standards.
  • Provide transparency in conflicts of interest and funding disclosures.

Institutional and Funder Support

Many institutions and funding bodies require open access publication. JNND fully complies with these mandates and provides documentation to support authors in meeting institutional and funder requirements.

By adopting this policy, JNND ensures that neuroscience knowledge is a global public good, empowering researchers, educators, clinicians, and policymakers worldwide.

FAQs

Does open access mean authors pay to publish?

Yes. Article Processing Charges (APCs) cover peer review, editorial services, and publication costs. Waivers and discounts are available.

Can authors share their articles on repositories?

Yes. Authors are encouraged to deposit their articles in institutional or subject repositories with a link to the DOI.

Is commercial reuse allowed?

Yes. Under CC BY 4.0, both academic and commercial reuse are permitted as long as proper attribution is given.