The Himalayan Journal of Economics and Business Management is committed to the principles of open access. It aims to make high-quality research freely accessible to the global community. The Journal’s open access policy promotes widespread sharing of knowledge, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the impact of scholarly research. 

1. Accessibility:

• All articles published in the Himalayan Journal of Economics and Business Management are freely available to readers worldwide, without any subscription or access fees.
• We believe that unrestricted access to research promotes inclusivity, democratizes knowledge, and accelerates scientific progress.

2. Creative Commons Licensing: (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/)

• Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant the journal a licence to publish and distribute the article.
• Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing for reuse, distribution, and adaptation of the content with proper attribution.
• Creative Commons licenses promote the sharing and reuse of scholarly works while protecting authors' rights and ensuring proper credit is given.

3. Repository Archiving:

We support the archiving of published articles in recognized repositories to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility of research outputs in archive. 

Authors are encouraged to deposit their articles in institutional or subject-specific repositories to increase their visibility and impact in the field of academia research. 

4. Funding and Sponsorship:

We recognize the importance of funding agencies and sponsors in supporting open access initiatives. This is why authors are encouraged to acknowledge funding sources and grants that have contributed to the research and publication of their work. To promote open access dissemination of research outputs and ensure compliance with funding requirements, the journal collaborates with funding agencies and sponsors.

5. Author Fees:

To support the sustainability of open access publishing, the Himalayan Journal of Economics and Business Management charges a nominal article processing charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts.

The APC covers the costs associated with editorial processing, peer review, copyediting, typesetting, hosting, and indexing of articles. The Journal is considerate towards low and middle income countries. Authors belonging from those regions may be eligible for a nominal discounted or waived APCs to ensure equitable access to publication opportunities.

6. Transparency and Accountability:

We maintain transparency in our open access policies by clearly communicating article processing charges, licensing terms, and repository archiving options to authors and readers.

The Journal is committed to financial transparency and accountability. It provides clear breakdowns of APCs and ensure responsible stewardship of funds.