Open Access Options

At STM Journals, we are dedicated to advancing science and technology by promoting the free exchange of knowledge. Our Open Access (OA) options enable researchers to publish their work without barriers, ensuring that scientific advancements are accessible to everyone globally.

Why Choose Open Access with STM Journals?

Increase Visibility and Impact

Open Access articles are freely available, leading to higher readership and citation rates.

Global Accessibility

Your research reaches a wider audience, including policymakers, educators, and practitioners worldwide.

Compliance with Funding Requirements

Many funding bodies require research to be published Open Access.

Contribution to the Scientific Community

Support the dissemination of knowledge and foster innovation by removing access restrictions.

Our Open Access Models

Gold Open Access

• Immediate Accessibility:Your article is made freely available online immediately upon publication.
• Article Processing Charge (APC): A fee is charged to cover publication costs.
• Creative Commons Licensing: Every article is published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, which lets others share it with credit, for non-commercial purposes and without changes.

Green Open Access (Self-Archiving)

• Sharing and Repository Deposit:Authors and readers may freely share the article’s DOI or link. Posting or depositing any version of the article in a repository needs the publisher’s prior written permission (see the Repository and Self-Archiving Policy).
• Permission: Requests go to info@stmjournals.com and are answered in writing.
• No APC Required: Publishing in a subscription journal does not carry an APC.

How to Publish Open Access

1. Select a Journal: Choose the most suitable journal from our extensive list that offers Open Access options.
2. Prepare Your Manuscript: Follow our Author Guidelines for formatting and submission requirements.
3. Submit Your Manuscript: Use our online submission system to submit your work.
4. Choose Open Access Option: Indicate your preference for Open Access during the submission process.
5. Finalize APC Payment: If applicable, process the Article Processing Charge after acceptance.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Our APCs are competitively priced to ensure affordability:

1. Current APCs: Standard Open Access USD 1,000; Rapid Publication USD 2,000; Specialist / Priority Publication USD 3,000. The tiers differ only in post-acceptance production scheduling; all receive identical peer review. See Article Processing Charges for the full policy.
2. Discounts and Waivers: Available for researchers from low-income countries or under special circumstances.
3. Payment Process: Secure and straightforward payment options are provided upon acceptance.

Creative Commons Licence

All our articles are published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives): others may copy and share the work, with credit to the author, for non-commercial purposes and without changes.

Compliance and Support

1. Funding Agency Compliance: We help authors comply with mandates from funding bodies like NIH, Wellcome Trust, and others.
2. Institutional Agreements: Partnerships with institutions to simplify the Open Access publishing process.
3. Author Support: Our support team is available to assist with any questions or concerns.Contact Us: For personalized assistance, email us at info@stmjournals.com or call +91-120-478-1200.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Join the Open Access Movement

Maximize the reach and impact of your research by publishing Open Access with STM Journals. Together, we can accelerate scientific discovery and innovation.Submit Your Manuscript Today

Additional Resources

• Author Guidelines: https://stmjournals.celnet.in/pages/author-guidelines/
• Open Access Policy: Open Access Publication
• Licence terms: Terms and Conditions

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