Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Research & Social Sciences (IJRSS) is committed to supporting open scholarship and ensuring the free circulation of academic knowledge in the fields of social sciences and humanities. In line with this commitment, the journal provides immediate and unrestricted online access to all published articles.

All research papers published in IJRSS are freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription, registration, or financial barriers. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, share, print, search, and link to full-text articles, and to use the content for lawful academic, research, and educational purposes, provided that proper acknowledgment is given to the author(s) and the journal.

IJRSS follows a fully open publishing model that guarantees permanent access to its published content through the journal’s official website. Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal a non-exclusive right to publish, distribute, and archive their articles. All publications are released under an appropriate Creative Commons license (such as CC BY) to allow responsible reuse with proper citation.

Through its open access policy, IJRSS aims to enhance the global visibility, accessibility, and academic impact of published research. The journal supports researchers, educators, policymakers, and social scientists in advancing knowledge, promoting critical inquiry, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration.

By removing access restrictions, IJRSS contributes to the worldwide exchange of ideas and promotes inclusive and equitable access to scholarly literature.