Open Access Policy

OSTI (Originality System of Technology Information) is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that all published content is freely and permanently accessible to readers worldwide. The journal believes that open access promotes the widest possible dissemination of research, fostering innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of knowledge across disciplines.

Key Features of the Open-Access Policy

  1. Free and Immediate Access:
    All articles published in OSTI are available online immediately upon publication without any subscription or paywall barriers. Readers can access, download, and read the full text of all articles free of charge.

  2. Author Retains Copyright:
    Authors retain the copyright of their published work and grant OSTI the right to distribute the content under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.

  3. Creative Commons License:
    Under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license:

    • Users are free to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) the content for any purpose, even commercially.
    • Proper attribution must be given to the original author(s) and source, a link to the license must be provided, and any changes must be clearly indicated.
    • If the material is remixed or transformed, it must be distributed under the same license as the original.

  4. No Author Fees for Access:
    OSTI does not impose access fees on readers, ensuring equitable access to knowledge for individuals, institutions, and communities globally.

  5. Archiving and Preservation:
    To guarantee long-term access, OSTI ensures that all published articles are archived and preserved digitally. The journal partners with trusted repositories and adheres to best practices in digital preservation to maintain accessibility even if the journal ceases operations.

  6. Commitment to Open Science:
    OSTI actively supports the open science movement, encouraging authors to share datasets, methodologies, and supplementary materials whenever possible to enhance transparency and reproducibility in research.