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 or registration barriers.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors' Rights

Authors who publish with JBSH agree to the following terms:

1. Copyright Retention

  • Authors retain full copyright of their work
  • Authors grant JBSH the right of first publication
  • The work is simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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

For more information about the benefits of self-archiving, see The Effect of Open Access.

License Terms: CC BY-NC 4.0

All articles in JBSH are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 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

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

Under the following conditions:

Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, 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.

NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.

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
  • Compatible with standard archiving protocols

Compliance with Funding Mandates

JBSH's open access policy complies with the requirements of major funding agencies, including:

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • European Research Council (ERC)
  • Wellcome Trust
  • Other organizations requiring open access publication

Authors funded by these agencies can confidently publish in JBSH knowing they meet open access mandates.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Q: Can I use figures or tables from articles in my presentation?
A: Yes, under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license, you can use materials for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution.

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

Q: What does "NonCommercial" mean?
A: NonCommercial means you cannot use the material for commercial advantage or monetary compensation. Academic and educational uses are considered non-commercial.

Contact

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

Editorial Office
Journal of Biomedical Sciences and Health
Program Studi Ilmu Biomedis
Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan dan Kesehatan
Universitas Karya Husada Semarang

Email: jbsh@unkaha.ac.id
Website: https://ejournal.unkaha.ac.id/index.php/jbsh

Further Resources

Last updated: January 2026