Pakistan Journal of Chemistry is enthusiastic about endorsing the objectives of open research and supporting authors and funders in achieving a high level of openness with their research. All articles published in the Journal are made readily accessible worldwide under an open-access Creative Commons CC BY 4.0  license, which provides authors with the most comprehensive rights. In practical terms, this means:

• Pakistan Journal of Chemistry provides free and unlimited access to the full text of all published articles, ensuring that the research is available everywhere.
• Reusing published material is permitted, provided that suitable accreditation/citation is given to the original publication.
• Pakistan Journal of Chemistry supports open-access publication by paying a comparatively low Article Processing Charge (APC) by the authors’ institutes or research funding agencies for the accepted articles.

In summary, the open-access format of peer-reviewed literature allows unrestricted free access without subscription or payment requirements. Published materials are immediately accessible and can be reused without special permission as long as a proper citation to the original publication is given.

Note

Some reviews or articles published in the Pakistan Journal of Chemistry may include text, tables, or figures from other publications. The Journal does not hold the copyright or the authority to re-license such material. Therefore, we advise authors to contact the original copyright holder to request permission for any potential reuse.

Permissions & Authorization

Articles published in the Pakistan Journal of Chemistry, including their data, graphics, and supplementary materials, can be freely linked to external sources, indexed by search engines, and reused by text mining applications, websites, blogs, and more, provided that proper credit is given to the original source and publication. No special permission is required to reuse any part of the articles published in the Pakistan Journal of Chemistry under an Open Access license Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International  (CC BY 4.0). However, it is essential to note that the reuse of an article does not imply endorsement by the respective authors or the Pakistan Journal of Chemistry.

Benefits of Open Access for Authors

The open-access published Articles has more benefits for authors as follows:

• Increased Visibility and Impact:

Open Access publishing creativities increase access to published research by making your work freely available to readers worldwide, highlighting your research’s visibility and potential impact. Your work can be easily discovered and accessed by other researchers, practitioners, and the public, leading to more citations, collaborations, and opportunities for further research. The probable readership of open-access articles far exceeds the comparison of articles where the full text is controlled to subscribers.

• Rapid Publication

 Open-access journals typically offer faster publication timelines than traditional journals, which can take months or even years to publish an article. Open access allows your research to be shared and applied more quickly, accelerating scientific progress and enhancing its potential impact.

• Increased Autonomy

Open access allows authors to retain independence or greater control over their work, including the rights to reproduce, distribute, and adapt their work, facilitating more opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

• Ethical Considerations

Open access aligns with ethical considerations for research and publication, encompassing the principle of free and open access to knowledge and promoting scientific progress. Authors who publish in open-access journals contribute to a more impartial and reachable research landscape.

• Compliance with Funder Requirements

Several funders and agencies like to fund in open-access journals, which must be available in open-access format. By publishing in open-access journals, authors can ensure compliance with funder requirements and increase the visibility and impact of their work.

Inclusive, open access provides valuable benefits for authors, impacting your work for citation, increased visibility and control over their work, and agreement with funder requirements. By publishing in open-access journals, authors help in creating a more equitable and accessible research environment while also advancing their academic careers.