Open Access Policy

The Indian Journal of Astrology and Occult (IJAO) is committed to the principles of open access to scientific knowledge. We believe that free and unrestricted access to research and scholarly work is essential for the advancement of knowledge and the promotion of intellectual exchange. Our open access policy ensures that all published articles are freely accessible to everyone, without any subscription or paywall barriers.

Key Points of Our Open Access Policy:
1. Free and Immediate Access
o All articles published in the IJAO are available online immediately upon publication, without any embargo period.
o Readers can access, read, download, and share the full-text content of all articles without any cost.

2. Creative Commons License
o The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license allows others to share, copy, distribute, and transmit the work, as well as to remix, adapt, and build upon the work non-commercially, provided the original author and source are credited.

3. Journal Rights
o Journal retain the rights to published work and authors provide a royalty free rights to the Journal at the time of publication of the content.

4. Article Processing Charges (APCs)
o The Indian Journal of Astrology and Occult does not charge authors any fees for submission or publication of articles. We do not charge APC (Article Processing charge) from authors. To make the research available to the world in Open Access Mode, this journal is completely funded by Shodh Sagar. 

5. Archiving and Preservation
o To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, the journal employs digital archiving solutions. Articles are stored in multiple repositories and archives to safeguard against data loss and to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Benefits of Open Access
• For Authors: Increased visibility and citation of their work, wider dissemination of research findings, and greater impact within the academic community and beyond.
• For Readers: Free and unrestricted access to high-quality research, facilitating learning, teaching, and further research without financial or access barriers.
• For the Academic Community: Enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing, fostering innovation and the collective growth of the field.

By adhering to this open access policy, the Indian Journal of Astrology and Occult ensures that valuable research and insights are accessible to a global audience, contributing to the growth and development of the fields of astrology and occult sciences.

For any questions or further information regarding our open access policy, please contact our editorial team.