Open Access Policy

International Journal of Research in Political Science and Public Administration (IJRPSPA)
P-ISSN: 3117-5902 | E-ISSN: 3117-5910

The International Journal of Research in Political Science and Public Administration (IJRPSPA) follows a full Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published research articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees. This policy supports the global dissemination of knowledge and promotes the advancement of research in political science, public administration, and related disciplines.

What is Open Access?

Open Access refers to the free and immediate availability of scholarly research on the public internet, allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers.

All articles published in IJRPSPA are made openly accessible so that researchers, academicians, professionals, students, and policymakers can benefit from the research findings without restrictions.

Under the Open Access model, readers are permitted to:

• Read and download full-text articles freely
• Share and distribute research for academic and educational purposes
• Use articles for indexing, data analysis, and research referencing
• Access research content without subscription or payment barriers

This approach ensures that scholarly knowledge reaches a global audience and contributes to advancements in governance, policy-making, and social sciences. 

Why Open Access?

Research plays a vital role in advancing knowledge, improving governance, supporting public policy development, and promoting societal progress. Open Access ensures that research findings are widely available and can be utilized by the academic community, policymakers, institutions, and the general public.

By making research openly available, IJRPSPA enhances the visibility, accessibility, and impact of scholarly work. The internet provides an effective platform to distribute research findings quickly and efficiently, encouraging collaboration across institutions, regions, and disciplines.

Open Access also ensures that research results are not restricted by financial barriers and can contribute to academic development, evidence-based policymaking, and social progress.

Who Benefits from Open Access?

Researchers

Open Access significantly benefits researchers by increasing the reach and influence of their work.

• Enhances visibility and readership of published research
• Increases citation impact and academic recognition
• Improves accessibility of relevant literature
• Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration
• Accelerates research and innovation

 Educational Institutions

Open Access supports the academic mission of universities and educational institutions by making research widely accessible.

• Promotes knowledge sharing and academic collaboration
• Provides equal access to research resources regardless of institutional budgets
• Supports learning and research in universities, colleges, and schools
• Expands access to important academic and social science materials
• Strengthens global academic competitiveness

 Students

Students gain significant advantages through open access to scholarly research.

• Improves the quality of education and learning resources
• Enables access to current research findings
• Encourages research-based learning and critical thinking
• Helps students engage with contemporary academic developments

Research Funders

Funding agencies benefit from Open Access by ensuring that research results reach a wider audience.

• Maximizes the impact of research investments
• Encourages transparency and accountability
• Helps prevent duplication of funded research
• Supports collaboration and knowledge sharing 

Businesses and Industry

Open Access provides businesses and organizations with access to policy and governance research.

• Encourages innovation and informed decision-making
• Supports development of policy-driven solutions
• Promotes collaboration between academia and industry
• Contributes to economic and institutional development

 Public and Society

Open Access allows the general public to benefit from research and knowledge.

• Promotes an informed and educated society
• Encourages public engagement with governance and policy issues
• Provides access to research related to public administration, law, and social development
• Supports evidence-based decision-making in society

Commitment to Open Knowledge

The International Journal of Research in Political Science and Public Administration (IJRPSPA) strongly supports the principle that knowledge should be accessible to everyone. By adopting an Open Access publishing model, the journal ensures that research findings are widely distributed and contribute to the advancement of political science, governance, and public administration worldwide.

Open Access enhances collaboration among researchers, strengthens academic communication, and ensures that scholarly work benefits both the academic community and society as a whole.