Open Access Policy

Open-Access Policy of the Cigarskruie: Journal of Educational and Islamic Research Journal

The Journal of Educational and Islamic Research Journal (CIGARSKRUIE) journal is dedicated to the principles of open-access publishing, ensuring unrestricted and cost-free access to all published content. This policy is guided by the core values of accessibility, transparency, and long-term digital preservation, thereby maximizing the dissemination and impact of scholarly research.

1. Unrestricted Access

CIGARSKRUIE adheres to a fully open-access model, making all published articles freely available to the public upon publication. The journal does not impose any subscription fees or access charges, nor does it enforce an embargo period. This immediate availability facilitates the timely dissemination of new research, ensuring that scholarly contributions are accessible to a broad readership without financial or temporal barriers.

2. Licensing and Author Rights

All content published in CIGARSKRUIE is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. This licensing framework permits users to share, reproduce, and redistribute the material in any format, as well as modify, adapt, and build upon the content for any purpose, including commercial applications. However, derivative works must be shared under the same licensing conditions, and appropriate credit must be attributed to the original authors and source. Authors retain full copyright of their work while granting CIGARSKRUIE the non-exclusive right to publish and disseminate their research in accordance with the CC BY-SA license.

3. Advantages of Open Access

The open-access model enhances the visibility and accessibility of scholarly research, leading to broader readership and increased citation potential. By eliminating access restrictions, CIGARSKRUIE advances the principle that academic knowledge should be freely available to all, thereby fostering intellectual engagement, educational progress, and scientific innovation. Authors benefit from the widespread dissemination of their work, which contributes to a more inclusive and dynamic academic community.

4. Digital Archiving and Content Preservation

To ensure the perpetual availability of its published content, CIGARSKRUIE collaborates with recognized digital preservation services. This initiative safeguards the accessibility and integrity of all published articles over time. Furthermore, authors are encouraged to deposit their published works in institutional or disciplinary repositories in alignment with the CC BY-SA license, further amplifying the reach and longevity of their research.

5. Ethical Commitment to Open Access

CIGARSKRUIE upholds a commitment to ethical and transparent publishing practices, ensuring that authors, readers, and the wider academic community benefit from an equitable and high-quality scholarly environment. By maintaining rigorous open-access standards, CIGARSKRUIE promotes the global exchange of knowledge, reinforcing its mission to support academic collaboration and innovation.