Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy for the Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)

The Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR) is committed to disseminating its research as widely as possible to enhance the exchange of knowledge. In support of this commitment, Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  follows an open access policy, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible to scholars, practitioners, and the general public around the world. Below are the key points of our open access policy:

  1. Immediate Access:

    • All articles published in Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  are made available worldwide under an open access license immediately upon publication. There is no embargo on the journal’s contents; all articles are freely accessible without delay.

  2. License and Reuse:

    • Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as they credit the author for the original creation. This is the most accommodating of licenses offered and is recommended for maximum dissemination and use of licensed materials.

  3. Article Processing Charges (APC):

    • Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to authors or their institutions for each article published. These charges cover the operational expenses incurred by open access publication, including peer review management, journal production, online hosting, and archiving.
    • Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  aims to keep these charges fair and affordable and provides waivers and discounts to authors from developing countries or those who do not have access to research funds.

  4. No Subscription Fees:

    • Since Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  operates under an open access model, there are no subscription fees for readers. All published content is available on the journal's website without any need for subscription or payment.

  5. Archiving Policy:

    • To ensure the permanent availability and preservation of scholarly research, Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  utilizes various digital archives to store and safeguard journal content. This guarantees that even in the event of something happening to the journal, its published works will remain accessible and preserved.

  6. Benefits to Authors and Readers:

    • Authors benefit from open access as it allows for maximum visibility and accessibility of their work, leading to a potential increase in citations and broader impact.
    • Readers benefit as they have immediate and unrestricted access to the latest research findings without the barrier of payment or subscription.

The Lamadjdo Accounting Journal (LAJUR)  commitment to open access is part of our broader mission to foster the free exchange of ideas and knowledge across the global academic and professional communities, contributing to the advancement of both theoretical and applied accounting research.