Open Access Policy

World Science is an Open Access journal, committed to the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge. All articles published in the journal are freely and permanently available online to readers worldwide, immediately upon publication.

1. Free Access to Content

Readers can access, download, read, and share all published content without any subscription fees or registration requirements. The journal does not impose access barriers, ensuring that research is available to all, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.

2. Licensing Terms

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
This license allows:

  • Free use of the content for any lawful purpose, including reproduction, distribution, adaptation, and commercial use.
  • Proper attribution to the original authors and source must be given in any reuse or distribution.
  • Users may not imply endorsement by the authors or publisher unless expressly authorized.

For more details about the license, visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

3. Author Rights

Authors retain full copyright of their work and grant World Science the right to publish and disseminate the article under the CC BY 4.0 license. Authors are free to:

  • Deposit their article in institutional or subject repositories.
  • Share the article on personal websites, social media platforms, or academic networks.
  • Use the article in presentations, teaching materials, and future works.

4. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support Open Access publishing and cover editorial and production costs, an Article Processing Charge (APC) may apply upon acceptance of the manuscript. Details regarding the APC amount, payment process, and waiver policies are available on the journal’s website or can be requested from the editorial office.

5. Archiving and Preservation

All published articles are assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and archived in reliable digital repositories to ensure long-term accessibility and preservation. The journal collaborates with indexing services and digital libraries to maximize the visibility and impact of published research.

Commitment to Open Science

World Science supports the principles of Open Science by promoting transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility in research. By removing access barriers, we aim to enhance the reach and impact of scholarly communication and encourage global knowledge exchange.

For further inquiries about our Open Access Policy, please contact the editorial office at:
Email: editorial_office@rsglobal.pl
Publisher: RS Global Sp. z O.O., Poland