Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology

Open access policy

The Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology (JPSP) is committed to fostering the free exchange of academic knowledge. As an open-access journal, JPSP ensures that all published content is freely available to researchers, educators, policymakers, and the public worldwide without subscription or paywall restrictions.

1. Open Access Principles

JPSP adheres to the principles of open-access publishing to maximize the accessibility, visibility, and impact of scholarly work. All articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows:

  • Free access to all published content.
  • Unrestricted downloading, sharing, and redistribution of articles.
  • Reuse, adaptation, and reproduction of materials for lawful purposes, as long as appropriate credit is given to the authors and the journal.

2. Funding and Costs

The Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology (JPSP) does not charge article processing fees; however, authors are expected to cover certain costs related to the preparation of their manuscripts. These may include language editing services to ensure manuscripts meet the journal’s high standards of English proficiency. Authors are encouraged to seek professional editing assistance, preferably from accredited companies recommended by the journal. Additionally, authors may need to bear costs associated with ethical compliance and formatting, such as plagiarism detection, copyediting, reference verification, and manuscript formatting, which can vary depending on the length of the manuscript and the quality of the initial submission.

As JPSP operates an open-access model without external funding, it relies on collaborative efforts between authors and the journal to uphold its rigorous publication standards and ensure the dissemination of high-quality academic research.

3. Long-Term Preservation and Archiving

JPSP ensures the permanent accessibility and preservation of its content through:

  • Reliable digital archiving systems and partnerships with institutional repositories.
  • The use of industry-standard preservation techniques to maintain the integrity and availability of published articles for future generations.

4. Compliance with Open Access Mandates

The journal aligns with the open-access mandates of international funding agencies and institutions. Authors publishing in JPSP meet the requirements of funders that mandate open access, as all articles are freely accessible under the CC BY 4.0 license.

5. Accessibility Standards

JPSP is committed to ensuring that its content and website are accessible to a global audience. The journal adheres to international accessibility standards, ensuring that individuals with diverse needs and technical limitations can access its materials without difficulty.

By maintaining an open-access model, JPSP contributes to the democratization of knowledge, ensuring that high-quality research is accessible to all and fostering global collaboration in education and related fields.

For further information regarding JPSP’s open-access policy, please contact the editorial office at:

 admin@j-psp.com or jpsp.editor@gmail.com