Journal of Integrative Knowledge and Society (JIKS) is an open-access journal committed to providing free and unrestricted access to all published articles. The journal believes that making academic research freely accessible is essential for the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of global scholarly communication.

Access to Articles

• All articles published in Journal of Integrative Knowledge and Society (JIKS) are freely accessible to anyone with internet access. There are no subscription fees, paywalls, or charges for accessing or downloading full-text articles.
• Articles are made available online immediately upon publication, ensuring rapid dissemination of research to the global community.

Licensing

• All articles published in JIKS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
• This license allows users to share, copy, redistribute, and adapt the material for any purpose, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and source.

Benefits of Open Access

• Increased Visibility: Open access enhances the visibility and impact of research by reaching a broader audience.
• Enhanced Collaboration: Researchers, scholars, and practitioners worldwide can freely access and build upon published work.
• Rapid Dissemination: Open access facilitates faster sharing of knowledge, enabling timely access for policymakers, educators, and the public.

Archiving and Repositories

• Journal of Integrative Knowledge and Society (JIKS) encourages authors to deposit their articles in institutional repositories and other open-access platforms.
• This ensures long-term accessibility, preservation, and wider dissemination of scholarly work.

Journal of Integrative Knowledge and Society (JIKS) fully supports the open-access movement to advance academic knowledge and foster broader engagement with research across disciplines and regions.