Open Access Policy

Our Commitment to Open Access

The Journal of Biomedical Sciences and Health (JBSH) provides immediate open access to all published content. We believe that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge and accelerates scientific discovery.

All articles published in JBSH are freely accessible online immediately upon publication, without any subscription fees, paywalls, or registration barriers. Furthermore, JBSH does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees to authors.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors' Rights Authors who publish with JBSH agree to the following terms:

1. Copyright Retention

2. Additional Distribution Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work, including:

  • Posting to institutional repositories.

  • Publishing in books or compilations.

  • Sharing on academic platforms (ResearchGate, Academia.edu, etc.).

  • Depositing in subject-specific archives.

All such distributions must include an acknowledgment of the work's initial publication in JBSH.

3. Self-Archiving Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their personal websites) prior to and during the submission process. This practice can lead to:

  • Productive exchanges with other researchers.

  • Earlier dissemination of findings.

  • Greater citation of published work.

License Terms: CC BY 4.0

All articles in JBSH are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

You are free to:

  • Share — Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

  • Adapt — Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.

Under the following condition:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and source, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

No Additional Restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

Benefits of Open Access

For Authors:

  • Wider Dissemination: Research reaches a global audience without access barriers.

  • Increased Impact: Open access articles typically receive more citations.

  • Greater Visibility: Work is more discoverable by researchers, practitioners, and the public.

  • Compliance: Meets open access mandates from funding agencies and institutions.

  • Long-term Preservation: Ensures permanent accessibility of research.

For Readers:

  • Free Access: No subscription fees or paywalls.

  • Immediate Availability: Articles accessible immediately upon publication.

  • No Registration Required: Read and download without creating accounts.

  • Global Reach: Accessible to researchers worldwide, including those in developing countries.

For Science:

  • Accelerated Discovery: Faster dissemination leads to quicker scientific progress.

  • Enhanced Collaboration: Easy sharing promotes interdisciplinary research.

  • Transparency: Open access supports reproducibility and verification.

  • Public Benefit: Taxpayer-funded research is freely available to society.

Archiving and Preservation

JBSH is committed to the long-term preservation of published content. All articles are:

  • Permanently archived and accessible online.

  • Backed up in multiple locations to ensure preservation.

  • Assigned DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) for permanent identification and linking.

  • Compatible with standard archiving protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to pay to access articles? A: No. All articles are freely accessible without any fees.

Q: Are there any submission or publication fees (APCs)? A: No. JBSH does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, processing, or publication.

Q: Can I share articles on social media? A: Yes. You are encouraged to share articles widely, as long as you provide proper attribution to the original authors and JBSH.

Q: Can I use figures or tables from articles in my presentation or for commercial purposes? A: Yes. Under the CC BY 4.0 license, you can use materials for any purpose, including commercial ones, provided you give appropriate credit to the original source.

Q: Can I translate an article into another language? A: Yes, you may translate articles for any purpose. Please provide proper attribution to the original publication.

Contact

For questions about open access, licensing, or permissions, please contact:

Editorial Office-Journal of Biomedical Sciences and Health
Program Studi Ilmu Biomedis
Universitas Karya Husada Semarang
Email: jbsh@unkaha.ac.id
Website: https://ejournal.unkaha.ac.id/index.php/jbsh