The Journal of Systems Engineering and Information Technology (JOSEIT) is fully committed to the principles of open access publishing. We believe that removing barriers to accessing scholarly research accelerates scientific discovery, encourages innovation, and enriches education. By providing immediate, unrestricted access to all published content, JOSEIT ensures that research findings are available to the widest possible audience, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, students, and the general public worldwide.

Open Access Model
JOSEIT operates under a Gold Open Access model, providing permanent free access to all published articles immediately upon publication. All content is freely available online without subscription fees, paywalls, or registration requirements. This ensures:

• Maximum visibility and impact for authors' work
• Accelerated dissemination of research findings
• Enhanced citation opportunities
• Worldwide readership across diverse sectors

Article Processing Charges
To sustain our open access publishing model while maintaining a high-quality editorial process, JOSEIT applies a transparent Article Processing Charge (APC) structure, where applicable:

• APCs cover necessary costs including peer review administration, production, and digital hosting
• Fees are charged only after manuscript acceptance and never during submission or review
• The current APC structure is clearly displayed on our website and updated annually
• Fee waivers and discounts are available for researchers from low and middle-income countries or facing genuine financial hardship

Digital Preservation and Archiving
JOSEIT ensures long-term preservation and access to all published content through partnerships with trusted digital preservation services. Our preservation strategy includes:

• Participation in archiving programs such as CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, or Portico
• Deposit in institutional and national repositories
• Assignment of persistent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)
• Adherence to international metadata standards

Discovery and Access
To maximize discoverability, JOSEIT ensures that all published content is:

• Indexed in major academic databases and search engines
• Available in machine-readable formats supporting text and data mining
• Optimized for search engine discovery
• Integrated with academic reference management systems

Author Rights in Open Access
When publishing with JOSEIT under our open access model, authors:

• Retain copyright of their work
• Publish under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license
• May share their work through personal websites and institutional repositories
• Are free to reuse their material in future works with proper attribution
• Can comply with institutional and funder mandates for open access

Commitment to Equity in Publishing
JOSEIT is dedicated to making open access publishing accessible to researchers worldwide, regardless of geographic location or institutional affiliation. We actively work to reduce barriers to participation through:

• Needs-based APC waiver programs
• Partnerships with institutions and consortia in developing regions
• Support for multilingual abstracts
• Progressive policies supporting diversity in authorship

Reader Benefits
Our open access policy provides readers with:

• Immediate access to the latest research findings
• Unrestricted sharing and distribution rights under CC BY 4.0
• Permission to reuse and build upon published research
• Access from any location with internet connectivity

JOSEIT believes that open access to research is essential for advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and addressing global challenges. Our open access policy reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable scholarly communication system that benefits researchers and society at large.