The Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology (JPSP) is committed to fostering the free exchange of academic knowledge. As an open-access journal, JPSP ensures that all published content is freely available to researchers, educators, policymakers, and the public worldwide without subscription or paywall restrictions.
1. Open Access Principles
JPSP adheres to the principles of open-access publishing to maximize the accessibility, visibility, and impact of scholarly work. All articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows:
- Free access to all published content.
- Unrestricted downloading, sharing, and redistribution of articles.
- Reuse, adaptation, and reproduction of materials for lawful purposes, as long as appropriate credit is given to the authors and the journal.
2. Funding and Costs
JPSP does not charge any fees at the time of manuscript submission, during the peer review process, or for manuscripts that are rejected. An Article Processing Charge (APC) applies only to manuscripts that have been formally accepted for publication.
Authors may be responsible for optional pre-submission costs, such as professional language editing or manuscript preparation services, where necessary. These costs are separate from the APC and do not influence editorial or peer review decisions.
The APC supports the journal’s open-access publishing model and helps ensure that accepted articles are made freely and permanently available online.
3. Long-Term Preservation and Archiving
JPSP ensures the permanent accessibility and preservation of its content through:
- Reliable digital archiving systems and partnerships with institutional repositories.
- The use of industry-standard preservation techniques to maintain the integrity and availability of published articles for future generations.
4. Compliance with Open Access Mandates
The journal aligns with the open-access mandates of international funding agencies and institutions. Authors publishing in JPSP meet the requirements of funders that mandate open access, as all articles are freely accessible under the CC BY 4.0 license.
5. Accessibility Standards
JPSP is committed to ensuring that its content and website are accessible to a global audience. The journal adheres to international accessibility standards, ensuring that individuals with diverse needs and technical limitations can access its materials without difficulty.
By maintaining an open-access model, JPSP contributes to the democratization of knowledge, ensuring that high-quality research is accessible to all and fostering global collaboration in education and related fields.
For further information regarding JPSP’s open-access policy, please contact the editorial office at:
admin@j-psp.com or jpsp.editor@gmail.com