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Ethics and Policies

  • 1- Policies

    1. Editorial Policies

    Open Access Policy

    The Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series is an open-access journal, i.e. all articles are immediately and permanently free to read, download, copy & distribute. The journal is published under the CC BY 4.0 Attribution user license, which defines the permitted 3rd-party reuse of its articles.

    Open Access License

    All articles within Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows for free access, sharing, and adaptation of the content, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors, who retain the copyright of their work.

    Discretionary Waiver Policy:

    At Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series , we are dedicated to ensuring that the publication of significant research is not hindered by financial barriers. To support this commitment, we offer a Discretionary Waiver Policy for our Article Processing Charge (APC) of $200.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    Financial Need: Authors who are unable to pay the APC due to financial constraints may apply for a waiver. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Significance of Research: Manuscripts that contribute substantially to their field may be eligible for a waiver, as determined by our editorial team.

    Application Process:

    Authors wishing to apply for a waiver should submit a waiver request at the time of manuscript submission. This request should include a brief explanation of the need for a waiver and any relevant supporting information.

    Waiver requests will be reviewed by our editorial board, and decisions will be made based on the justification provided and the availability of funds.

    We are committed to a fair and transparent waiver process and encourage all eligible authors to apply. Please note that waiver requests will not influence the editorial decision-making process regarding the acceptance of manuscripts.

    Open Citations Policy:

    Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series is committed to fostering transparency and openness in scholarly communications. We comply with the Initiative for Open Citations (I4OC) standards, which promote the unrestricted availability of citation data.

    Our Commitment Includes:

    1. Open Access to Citations: Citation data from all articles published in our journal is openly accessible and can be freely reused by researchers, practitioners, and the general public.

    2. Data Sharing with Indexing Services: We share metadata, including reference lists, with indexing services such as CrossRef to ensure that our citation data is available for driving bibliometric research and improving the discoverability of our content.

    3. Encouraging Scholarly Connectivity: By participating in I4OC, we contribute to a global scholarly ecosystem where research is interconnected, and citations are a critical component of scholarly collaboration and validation.

    For further information about our open citations policy, please contact us at [email protected].

    Archiving Policy:

    At Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Humanities Series , we are committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of our published content. As an open access journal, all articles are freely available and can be accessed anytime through our website. In addition to this, we have implemented robust archiving measures to safeguard the integrity and accessibility of our scholarly works.

    Archiving Measures:

    1. Institutional Repository: All published articles are deposited in Applied Science Private University (ASU) Electronic Repository, which allows for long-term preservation and access.

    2. Third-Party Archiving Services: Our journal utilizes the Arab Journals Platform to publish and digitally archive all content, ensuring protection against potential risks such as server failures or website downtime

    3. Regular Backups: We conduct routine backups of our website and its content to prevent data loss and ensure the availability of research materials.

    4. Open Access Compliance: All articles are published under CC BY 4.0 License, ensuring that they remain freely available to the global scholarly community.