Open Access Statement

The Archives of Biotechnology and Biomedicine is a fully open-access journal. We believe that unrestricted access to scientific knowledge accelerates discovery, promotes innovation, and democratizes access to information. Every article published is freely and permanently available online without subscription fees, paywalls, or registration barriers.

Our Open Access Philosophy

Open access embodies the principle that scientific knowledge should not be confined to institutions or individuals who can afford expensive subscriptions. By removing financial and technical barriers, we ensure that research outcomes are accessible to scientists, clinicians, policymakers, educators, and the public globally. Our philosophy aligns with the principles outlined in the Budapest Open Access Initiative, the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge, and subsequent global initiatives advocating for open science.

Licensing and Reuse

All articles in this journal are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of the material in any medium, provided the original authors and source are properly cited. Under CC BY 4.0:

• Readers may download, share, and adapt content freely.
• Authors retain copyright and grant the journal a license to publish.
• Derivatives and commercial use are permitted with appropriate attribution.
• No permission is required from the publisher or authors for legitimate reuse.

Author Rights

Authors maintain the following rights when publishing with us:

• Retain copyright of their work.
• Deposit accepted manuscripts and final published versions in institutional repositories, subject repositories, or personal websites without embargo.
• Reuse content for teaching, scholarly sharing, and derivative works.
• Comply with funder mandates requiring open access publication.

Authors are encouraged to disseminate their work widely, maximizing impact and visibility. By maintaining copyright ownership, researchers retain control over their intellectual contributions.

Reader Benefits

Open access directly benefits readers by providing immediate, cost-free access to scientific literature. This ensures that students in resource-limited settings, practitioners in rural clinics, and policymakers in developing regions can benefit equally from cutting-edge knowledge. Open access fosters equity in global knowledge sharing, ensuring no researcher is excluded due to financial barriers.

Funder Compliance

Many funding agencies now mandate that outputs of publicly funded research be made openly available. The journal’s policies comply with these requirements, including Plan S, the Wellcome Trust, the NIH Public Access Policy, and the European Commission’s Horizon Europe framework. By publishing with us, authors meet funder obligations without the need for separate arrangements.

Article Processing Charges

To sustain open access publishing, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of manuscripts. This fee covers peer review management, editorial services, archiving, and online hosting. Waivers or discounts are available to authors with financial constraints, particularly those from low- and middle-income countries. Please consult the “Charges Policy” section of this site for current rates and waiver policies.

Archiving and Preservation

All articles are permanently archived and preserved through publisher systems and external networks. Participation in services such as LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and institutional repositories ensures that open-access content remains accessible even in cases of technical disruption. Authors and readers are assured of perpetual availability of all published articles.

Transparency and Accountability

We uphold transparency in our open access operations. Article processing charges are clearly stated, licensing terms are unambiguous, and editorial policies are openly available. The journal is committed to accountability in publishing practices and is aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure ethical standards are maintained.

Impact of Open Access

Studies have demonstrated that open-access articles receive more downloads, greater visibility, and often higher citation rates compared to subscription-based publications. By removing access barriers, the journal maximizes the reach of published work, ensuring that important findings influence practice, policy, and future research globally. Open access contributes to accelerated scientific progress and increased collaboration across borders.

Commitment to Open Science

Beyond open access to publications, the journal supports the broader open science movement. We encourage data sharing, preprint posting, open peer review practices where appropriate, and transparent reporting of methodologies. These efforts enhance reproducibility, reduce duplication of effort, and strengthen public trust in science.