Open Access

Open Access Policy

Nursing Science and Clinical Practice (NSCP) is committed to promoting the widest possible dissemination of research and supporting the open access (OA) movement. The following outlines our Open Access policy and provides essential information for authors considering submitting their work to an open-access journal or choosing an open-access option for their publication.

1. Definition of Open Access

Open Access (OA) refers to the practice of providing free and unrestricted access to research outputs, such as journal articles, conference papers, datasets, and other scholarly works, without requiring a subscription or payment. OA allows readers to access, read, download, and reuse the content without financial or legal barriers, increasing the visibility and impact of research.

2. OA Publishing Models

NSCP supports Gold Open Access. In this model, all content in the NSCP is freely available to the public upon publication.

3. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

For Gold Open Access publications, authors may be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC). The APC covers the costs associated with the production, peer review, and open-access publication of the article. The current APC, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable, is: $2000.00 (Waived for Manuscripts submitted before December 31, 2025).

We offer discounts or waivers of the APC for authors from low-income countries or in cases of financial hardship. Authors should inquire about such options at the time of submission.

4. Copyright & License

4.1 Copyright

4.2 License

This article is published in the Nursing Science and Clinical Practice by Global Open Share Publishing Pty Ltd. under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are properly credited.
License link: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

5. Impact and Visibility

Open Access increases the visibility and accessibility of research, often leading to higher citation rates and broader dissemination across disciplines. By making research freely available, NSCP aims to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation, contributing to a more open and collaborative research environment.

6. OA Compliance and DOI

All articles published under Gold Open Access are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring that the work is permanently accessible and properly cited. The DOI provides a permanent link to the article, facilitating easy access and citation by researchers globally.

7. OA Publishing Ethics

NSCP adheres to ethical publishing practices and ensures that all Open Access content complies with international standards, including those set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to maintaining high-quality peer review, data transparency, and research integrity in all our OA publications.