Open Access Policy

Journal Elections and Political Parties (JEPP) is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to researchers, policymakers, and the public without any subscription or payment barriers.

Why Open Access?

Open access fosters the global exchange of knowledge, enhances research visibility, and promotes a more inclusive academic environment. By removing financial and technical barriers, JEPP ensures that scholarly works reach the widest possible audience.

Licensing & Copyright

JEPP applies the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing authors to retain copyright while granting users the freedom to share, adapt, and build upon the work with proper attribution.

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No Article Processing Charges (APCs)

As part of our commitment to equitable knowledge dissemination, JEPP provides transparent publication fees. Details on article processing charges can be found in the APC (Article Processing Charge) section.

Archiving & Long-Term Access

To ensure long-term availability, all published articles are archived in trusted repositories and indexing services, making them permanently accessible to the global research community.

JEPP supports the democratization of knowledge—because research should be open for everyone!