Open Access Policy
Literary Horizons: An International Journal endorses the principle that scholarly knowledge should be freely available to researchers, students, educators, independent scholars, and the wider public regardless of geographical location or institutional affiliation. Open Access enhances the visibility, accessibility, and impact of academic research while fostering global scholarly communication.
Our Open Access Commitment
Literary Horizons believes that unrestricted access to scholarly research encourages innovation, academic collaboration, and the free exchange of ideas across disciplines and cultures.
By removing subscription barriers, the journal enables readers worldwide to discover, read, download, and benefit from published research while increasing the reach and academic influence of authors.
Open Access Highlights
- Free Online Access
- No Subscription Required
- Global Knowledge Sharing
- Improved Research Visibility
- Supports Academic Collaboration
- Responsible Scholarly Publishing
Benefits of Open Access
| Benefit | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Provides wider access to scholarly research. |
| Visibility | Supports discoverability of published work. |
| Knowledge Sharing | Facilitates wider circulation of research. |
| Collaboration | Encourages interdisciplinary and international dialogue. |
| Education | Supports teaching and independent scholarship. |
| Research Impact | Allows findings to reach broader audiences. |
Free Access to Published Research
Under the Open Access publishing model, all published articles are made freely available online without subscription fees or paywall restrictions. Readers may access scholarly content at any time, supporting wider dissemination of knowledge and encouraging academic engagement worldwide.
Open Access Principles
Promote equitable access to academic knowledge.
Support responsible scholarly communication.
Clearly explain copyright and licensing conditions.
Inform authors about applicable publishing rights.
Encourage legitimate academic sharing.
Maintain research integrity and publication ethics.
Copyright & Licensing
Where a Creative Commons License or any other open license is adopted, the journal clearly indicates the applicable licensing conditions on the article and journal website. Authors are informed about their rights, permitted uses, and responsibilities associated with the selected license.
Sustainable Publishing
Literary Horizons recognizes the importance of sustainable scholarly publishing. If Article Processing Charges (APCs) or any publication-related fees apply, these charges will be transparently disclosed and managed independently of editorial and peer-review decisions.
Our Commitment
Through its Open Access policy, Literary Horizons: An International Journal seeks to create a more accessible, collaborative, and inclusive scholarly environment where literary and interdisciplinary research can be freely shared, discussed, and advanced for the benefit of the global academic community.
The journal remains committed to openness, transparency, ethical publishing practices, and the unrestricted dissemination of high-quality academic knowledge.
