This Open Access Policy applies to all journals published by Himalayan Publisher.

Himalayan Publisher is committed to the principles of open-access publishing and aims to make high-quality scholarly research freely accessible to researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and readers worldwide. The publisher believes that unrestricted access to scientific knowledge promotes global collaboration, increases research visibility, and supports the advancement of education and innovation.

Free and Unrestricted Access

All articles published in Himalayan Publisher journals are freely and permanently accessible online without subscription charges or access fees. Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, and share published content for lawful academic and research purposes.

The open-access publishing model adopted by Himalayan Publisher supports the global dissemination of knowledge and ensures equal access to scholarly research regardless of geographical or economic limitations.

Creative Commons Licensing

All articles published by Himalayan Publisher are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

Under this license:

• Authors retain full copyright of their published work
• Users may reuse, distribute, reproduce, adapt, and share the content in any medium
• Proper citation and acknowledgment of the original publication and authors are required

The Creative Commons licensing model promotes responsible sharing and reuse of scholarly work while protecting authors’ rights and ensuring proper attribution.

Repository Archiving

Himalayan Publisher supports the long-term preservation and accessibility of published research through repository archiving.

Authors are encouraged to deposit published articles in:

• Institutional repositories
• Subject-specific repositories
• Academic social platforms
• Research databases and archives

Repository archiving helps increase the visibility, accessibility, citation impact, and long-term preservation of scholarly research.

Funding and Sponsorship Disclosure

Authors are encouraged to acknowledge all funding agencies, institutional support, grants, or sponsorships that contributed to the research and publication of their work.

The publisher supports transparency in research funding and encourages compliance with open-access requirements established by funding agencies and academic institutions.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support the sustainability of open-access publishing, Himalayan Publisher may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts.

The APC helps cover costs associated with:

• Editorial processing
• Peer review management
• Copyediting and proofreading
• Typesetting and formatting
• Website hosting and article archiving
• DOI registration and indexing services

Himalayan Publisher is committed to supporting researchers from low-income and developing regions. Discounts or APC waivers may be considered in eligible cases to promote equitable access to publication opportunities.

Transparency and Accountability

Himalayan Publisher maintains transparency regarding open-access policies, licensing terms, APCs, and publication procedures.

The publisher is committed to responsible financial management, ethical publishing practices, and maintaining high standards of academic integrity, accessibility, and accountability across all journals.

Through its open-access publishing model, Himalayan Publisher aims to promote the unrestricted global exchange of scientific and scholarly knowledge for the benefit of the international research community.