The International Journal of Data Science is committed to the principles of open-access publishing, ensuring that research is freely available to everyone, everywhere, without financial, technical, or legal barriers. By adopting an open-access model, we aim to facilitate the widest possible dissemination of knowledge, promote the exchange of ideas, and support global collaboration in the field of data science.

Accessibility and Availability

All articles published in the International Journal of Data Science are made immediately and permanently available online upon publication. Readers can access, download, and share the full content without any subscription fees or registration requirements. This open-access policy allows the journal to serve a global audience, including academics, professionals, policymakers, and the public.

Licensing Policy

The journal publishes all content under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This license permits:

• Sharing: Copying and redistributing the material in any medium or format.
• Adapting: Remixing, transforming, and building upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use.

Users must provide proper attribution to the original authors, indicate if changes were made, and link to the license. Any adaptations must be distributed under the same licensing terms, ensuring the continued accessibility and reusability of research while giving authors the recognition they deserve.

Author Fees

To support the open-access publication process and ensure the journal’s sustainability, the International Journal of Data Science charges a modest processing fee of USD 50 upon the acceptance of a manuscript for publication. Below is a breakdown of the author fees:

• Submission Fees: Authors are free to submit their work without incurring any submission fees.
• Processing Fees: If a manuscript is accepted for publication, the processing fee of USD 50 becomes payable upon receiving the journal’s acceptance notification.

No refunds are offered after the processing fee is paid, even if the authors subsequently choose to withdraw their manuscript. This policy ensures the journal’s ability to maintain a high-quality publishing process while keeping costs affordable for authors.

Payment instructions and secure transaction details, including PayPal information, will be provided in the letter of acceptance. Authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office if they have any questions regarding payments.

Benefits of Open Access

The International Journal of Data Science believes in the transformative power of open-access publishing. Our approach offers numerous benefits to the global research community:

• Increased Visibility: Open access makes research widely accessible, enhancing the potential for citations and scholarly impact.
• Global Collaboration: Free access fosters interdisciplinary and international collaboration.
• Equity in Knowledge Sharing: Open access ensures that researchers, practitioners, and institutions in resource-limited regions have access to cutting-edge research without financial barriers.
• Accelerated Innovation: Free dissemination of ideas facilitates faster application of research findings to address global challenges.

Ethical and Transparent Open Access Practices

As an open-access journal, we uphold the Principles of Transparency and Best Practices in Scholarly Publishing as outlined by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA, and WAME. Our ethical policies, rigorous peer-review process, and editorial practices ensure that all published research is of the highest quality and integrity.

Copyright and Author Rights

Authors retain full copyright over their work, including all text, figures, tables, and data. Articles published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), ensuring that authors maintain control of their intellectual property while allowing their research to be freely shared and adapted.

Commitment to Open Access Excellence

The International Journal of Data Science is dedicated to fostering a global culture of openness, transparency, and equity in publishing. By embracing open-access principles, we aim to empower researchers and practitioners worldwide to access and contribute to the evolving body of knowledge in data science.