Open Access Policy
Kavya Setu is an open-access, multidisciplinary journal that is committed to the free and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly research. All articles published in the journal are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall barriers.
We believe that knowledge should be openly shared to promote academic research, innovation, and global collaboration. By adopting an open-access model, we ensure that research reaches the widest possible audience, maximizing its impact and visibility.
2. Licensing and Copyright
- All published content in Kavya Setu is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license.
- Under this license, readers are free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, and link to full-text articles, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors and the journal.
- However, commercial use of published content is not permitted without explicit permission from the journal.
3. Archiving and Digital Preservation
To ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of scholarly content:
- All articles are permanently stored and accessible on the Kavya Setu website.
- The journal partners with relevant indexing and digital repositories to maintain a sustainable academic record.
4. Compliance with Open Access Standards
Kavya Setu follows the principles of internationally recognized open-access initiatives, including:
- The Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI)
- The Berlin Declaration on Open Access
- The DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) principles
5. Ethical Standards in Open Access Publishing
The journal upholds strict ethical guidelines to ensure transparency, quality, and integrity in open-access publishing. We are committed to:
- Rigorous peer review to maintain scholarly credibility.
- Preventing predatory publishing practices and ensuring ethical editorial standards.
- Providing a sustainable open-access model that benefits authors and readers alike.
