What is Open Access Publishing?
Open Access articles are freely available to all readers. This means that anyone can read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to, index, or utilize the articles for software data, as long as these activities are permitted under the relevant license.
Bentham Science follows the Gold Open Access model, where publication costs are supported by an Article Processing Charge (APC),typically paid by the author's institution, funding body or the authors themselves. Authors retain copyright, and articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). The majority of Bentham Science Open Access articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License CC BY 4.0.
Gold Open Access ensures content is immediately accessible upon publication.
Benefits of Gold Open Access
Choosing Gold Open Access provides the following benefits for authors and readers:
- Free Access: Gold Open Access articles are available to read and download for free for.
- Wider Visibility & Citations: Increased accessibility boosts the potential for higher citations.
- Self-Archiving: There are no embargoes imposed on the archiving of articles published under the Gold Open Access category. authors can immediately archive articles in institutional, non-commercial repositories, and personal websites after publication on the journal website.
- Compliance with Funders: Journal websites provide lists of funding agencies that support Open Access publishing.
- Creative Commons License: Open Access Articles are licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode. This permits unrestricted distribution and reproduction in any medium, as long as the work is properly credited/attributed.
- Copyright Retention: Authors retain copyright under the Creative Commons License.
Permission Requests
For Gold Open Access articles, authors do not need permission from Bentham Science for reuse. Most authors retain copyright and allow reuse under open licenses, such as CC BY 4.0, permitting reuse and adaptation with proper attribution to the original authors and publisher.
Occasionally, Bentham Science journals may include materials that have been republished with permission under a more restrictive license. In such cases, the licensing terms are clearly indicated on the content. If authors intend to reuse such materials, it may be necessary to seek permission directly from the copyright holder.
Rights and Permissions
Gold Open Access Contributions are published under the (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). License . This license grants the author the following permissions:
- Authors are allowed to share (copy and redistribute) the material in any medium or format.
- Authors can adapt (modify, transform, and build upon) the material for any purpose, including commercial purposes.
- Under the Gold Open Access category, there are no restrictions on archiving articles. Authors are free to deposit such articles on institutional, non-commercial repositories, and personal websites immediately after they have been published on the journal’s website. This is permitted under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC-BY 4.0).
To comply with the licensing terms, the authors must ensure the following:
- Correct Attribution: Give appropriate credit to the original authors and publisher.
- License Link: Include a link to the license and note any modifications made. Authors have the flexibility to choose a reasonable manner of attribution without implying endorsement by the licensor.
- No Restrictions: The authors are not permitted to apply legal terms or technological measures that would restrict others from doing anything that the license permits. Please adhere to these license terms when using the provided material.
Contact Us
The author has the option to make his/ her paper Open Access during and after submission as well as after publication.
For further information about Gold Open Access and other options, please feel free to contact us via email: [email protected]
