Open Access Policy

IJRDO – Journal of Applied Science (ISSN: 2456-2971) is committed to the principles of open and unrestricted access to scholarly research. In line with the vision of the Budapest Open Access Initiative, the journal provides immediate, free access to all published content without subscription or access fees.

We believe that open access to high-quality research plays a vital role in advancing knowledge, encouraging collaboration, and supporting innovation across the global academic community. By removing financial, legal, and technical barriers, the journal enables researchers, educators, students, and professionals worldwide to access and benefit from scientific developments.

Access and Usage Rights

All articles published in the journal are:

• Freely available online to readers worldwide
• Accessible without any registration or subscription
• Available for reading, downloading, printing, sharing, and linking
• Reusable for lawful, non-commercial purposes with proper attribution

All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, which ensures that authors receive appropriate credit while protecting the integrity of the work.

Author and Reader Benefits

The open access model of the journal:

• Increases visibility and citation of published research
• Supports knowledge sharing across institutions and countries
• Enables access for researchers with limited funding or institutional support
• Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation

DOAJ Compliance and Transparency

IJRDO – Journal of Applied Science adheres to the best practices and transparency principles recommended by the Directory of Open Access Journals.

The journal ensures:

• Immediate open access without embargo
• Clear licensing and copyright policies
• Transparent peer review and editorial processes
• Ethical publishing standards

Learn more: https://doaj.org