Open Access Policy for Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Universitas Bangka Belitung

Introduction: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Universitas Bangka Belitung (JPKMUBB) is committed to the principles of open access in order to promote the broad dissemination of knowledge and encourage collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and the public. Open access ensures that research outputs are freely accessible to all, facilitating the exchange of ideas and contributing to the advancement of science and societal development.

Open Access License: All articles published in JPKMUBB are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license allows readers to share, adapt, and redistribute the content for non-commercial purposes, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source is properly cited.

Author Retention of Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant JPKMUBB a non-exclusive license to publish the article. This empowers authors to share their research findings while maintaining control over the use of their work.

Access to Published Content: JPKMUBB provides unrestricted access to all published articles, ensuring that research outcomes are available to researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, and the wider public without any subscription or payment barriers.

Publication Fees: To support the editorial and production process, JPKMUBB may charge a reasonable publication fee for accepted articles. However, the journal is committed to offering fee waivers or discounts to authors who may face financial constraints, ensuring that open access is not hindered by financial considerations.

Archiving and Preservation: All articles published in JPKMUBB are archived in a secure and reliable digital repository. This preservation strategy ensures the long-term accessibility and availability of research contributions.

Compliance with Funding Policies: Authors are encouraged to comply with funding agency open access mandates. JPKMUBB supports authors in meeting these requirements and facilitating open access to research funded by various agencies.

Transparency and Ethical Standards: JPKMUBB upholds the highest ethical standards in publishing and supports transparency in research. Open access promotes transparency by allowing readers to directly access research findings.

By adhering to this open access policy, JPKMUBB aims to promote the dissemination of knowledge, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the enrichment of society.

For inquiries related to our open access policy or publication process, please contact:

Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Universitas Bangka Belitung lppm@ubb.ac.id