Open Access Statement
The Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders (JNND) is a fully open access journal. All articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or paywall barriers. JNND strongly supports the principles of open science and believes that unrestricted access to scholarly content accelerates knowledge sharing, innovation, and global collaboration in neuroscience and neurology.
Our Open Access Principles
- Free and Immediate Access: All published articles are available online immediately after publication with no embargo period.
- Reuse with Attribution: Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
- Author Rights: Authors retain copyright of their work, with unrestricted rights to share, reuse, and disseminate.
- Global Equity: Open access eliminates barriers for researchers in low- and middle-income countries, fostering inclusion in scientific discourse.
Benefits of Open Access
Open access publishing in JNND offers multiple benefits for authors, readers, and the scientific community:
- Increased visibility and readership across diverse global audiences
- Higher potential for citations and research impact
- Facilitation of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation
- Availability of research to policymakers, educators, and clinicians without restrictions
Compliance with International Standards
JNND follows international guidelines for open access publishing, including those recommended by:
- Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
- SPARC Open Access Initiative
- Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI)
- Plan S
JNND affirms that knowledge should be a public good. By embracing open access, the journal ensures that critical advances in neuroscience reach the widest possible audience, irrespective of institutional or financial barriers.
Author Responsibilities
Authors publishing with JNND agree to:
- Comply with the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license.
- Ensure accurate attribution of cited works.
- Provide data availability statements to promote transparency and reproducibility.
FAQs
Do authors retain copyright?
Yes. Authors retain full copyright and grant JNND a license to publish their work under CC BY 4.0.
Are readers required to register?
No. All JNND content is freely accessible online without any form of registration or subscription.
How can readers reuse JNND content?
Readers may copy, distribute, and adapt the work for any purpose, provided proper credit is given to the original authors.