Open Access Policy

Effective Date: 01.01.2025
Last Updated: 01.12.2024

M.C.E. Society Publications is dedicated to advancing the global exchange of knowledge by ensuring unrestricted access to research published under its journals. This Open Access Policy reflects our commitment to making academic research freely available to the academic community and the public, in alignment with the principles of Open Access and ethical publishing.

1. Definition of Open Access

Open Access refers to the free and immediate availability of published content to all users. Under this policy:

  • Research articles can be accessed, read, downloaded, distributed, and shared by anyone without subscription or payment.
  • Readers may use content for lawful and non-commercial purposes with proper attribution to the original authors and publication.

2. Licensing and Copyright

All content published by M.C.E. Society Publications is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) or a similar open license, which allows:

  • Sharing: Readers can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adaptation: Users can remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, provided proper credit is given to the original authors and source.

Authors retain copyright to their work, granting M.C.E. Society Publications the license to distribute and promote their work under Open Access.

3. Accessibility

  • All published content is freely available on the official website (https://mcesocietypublication.com/) without any subscription or registration barriers.
  • Metadata, abstracts, and full-text articles are provided in accessible formats to enhance discoverability.

4. Repository Policy

Authors are encouraged to self-archive their published articles in institutional or subject-specific repositories. Preprints, accepted manuscripts, and published versions are allowed under this policy, provided proper attribution to M.C.E. Society Publications is included.

5. Indexing and Discoverability

To maximize the visibility and impact of published research:

  • M.C.E. Society Publications ensures that all articles are indexed in major academic databases and search engines.
  • Metadata is openly shared with repositories and indexing platforms, including DOAJ, Google Scholar, and other global aggregators.

6. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • No Hidden Costs: M.C.E. Society Publications may charge a reasonable Article Processing Charge (APC) to support the costs of publication and Open Access infrastructure. Details of APCs (if applicable) are transparently communicated on the journal’s website.
  • Waivers and Discounts: Waivers or discounts on APCs are offered to authors from developing countries or those with demonstrated financial constraints.

7. Author Rights

Authors publishing with M.C.E. Society Publications retain the following rights:

  1. Reuse: Authors may use their published work for educational purposes, academic presentations, or derivative works, provided attribution is maintained.
  2. Self-Archiving: Authors are allowed to archive preprints, accepted versions, and published articles without restrictions.
  3. Attribution: Authors are credited in all instances of reuse and distribution.

8. Data Availability

M.C.E. Society Publications encourages authors to make research data associated with their articles openly available. Datasets should be:

  • Deposited in public repositories.
  • Linked to the published article for enhanced transparency and reproducibility.

9. Benefits of Open Access

By adopting this Open Access Policy, M.C.E. Society Publications ensures:

  • Increased Visibility: Articles are accessible to a global audience, maximizing citations and impact.
  • Public Engagement: Free access empowers educators, practitioners, and the general public to use research for societal benefit.
  • Accelerated Research: Open Access accelerates the dissemination of knowledge, fostering innovation and collaboration across disciplines.

10. Compliance with Standards

This policy adheres to globally accepted Open Access guidelines, including:

  • Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI)
  • Plan S Principles
  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) requirements

11. Policy Updates

This Open Access Policy is reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with emerging global standards and technological advancements. Any changes will be communicated on the journal’s website.

12. Contact Us

For inquiries or additional information about this Open Access Policy, please contact:

M.C.E. Society Publications
Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts, Science, and Commerce
Azam Campus, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra, India – 411001
Email: journal@mcesocietypublication.com
Phone: +91 00000 00000

This Open Access Policy reinforces M.C.E. Society Publications’ commitment to ethical publishing and the free dissemination of knowledge to the global academic community and beyond.