Open Access Policy
At AG Editor, we firmly believe in the free circulation of scientific knowledge. Our Open Access Policy ensures that all content published across our journals, books, and conference proceedings is freely accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world.
This policy reflects our commitment to democratizing knowledge, promoting wider visibility, and enhancing the impact of research, thereby contributing to scientific progress and societal development.
What is Open Access?
Open Access (OA) means that anyone can:
Read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles.
Use the content for any lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers.
All content published by AG Editor is available under Creative Commons licenses (CC), which allow for the reuse of published material while ensuring proper attribution to the original authors.
Our License:
Authors publish under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of authorship of the work and initial publication in this journal. Unless otherwise noted, associated published material is distributed under the same 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.
This license is acceptable for Free Cultural Works.
The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
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.
No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Authors, who retain their rights after publication, are permitted and encouraged to disseminate their work electronically, as it may lead to productive exchanges as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.
The journal encourages authors to deposit their articles in repositories such as Sherpa/Romeo, Dulcinea, Diadorim or institutional repositories.
Benefits of Open Access:
Increased visibility and citations for published works.
Contribution to global scientific advancement.
Access to research for academic communities, professionals, and the public, especially in resource-limited regions.
Encouragement of international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Digital Preservation:
To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of our published content, AG Editor implements a robust e-journal preservation policy.
All articles published by AG Editor are preserved through partnerships with CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe). These trusted digital preservation systems guarantee that all publications remain secure and accessible for future generations of researchers and students, regardless of technological changes or unforeseen circumstances.
Commitment to the Scientific Community:
At AG Editor, we promote a transparent and ethical publishing model, aligned with international best practices such as those recommended by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
Our mission is to act as a bridge between South American science and the global research community, ensuring that the knowledge produced in our region gains the visibility and recognition it deserves.
Fees and Processes:
Some of our editorial products may involve Article Processing Charges (APCs) to cover peer review, editing, formatting, and dissemination costs.
However, AG Editor is committed to offering flexible and accessible models, especially supporting researchers from low- and middle-income countries through fee waivers or reductions where applicable.
