OPEN ACCESS POLICY
Open Access Policy
The Asian Journal of Advanced Research in Health Sciences and Applied Studies (AARHSAS) is committed to the free and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge. The journal operates under a full open access publishing model, meaning that all published articles are made immediately and permanently available online to readers worldwide without subscription charges or paywall restrictions.
The objective of this policy is to promote global knowledge sharing, enhance research visibility, and support the advancement of health sciences through unrestricted access to scientific information.
- Free and Immediate Access
All articles published in the journal are freely accessible to users immediately after publication. Readers are allowed to:
- Read and download full-text articles
- Copy and distribute the content
- Print articles for academic purposes
- Share research findings with colleagues and institutions
No registration or payment is required to access any published material.
- Author Rights and User Permissions
Authors retain ownership of their intellectual work while granting the journal permission to publish and disseminate the article. The open access policy allows users to utilize the published material for educational and research purposes provided proper acknowledgment of the original authors and source is given.
The policy encourages academic reuse, citation, and scholarly discussion while protecting authors against misrepresentation or misuse of their work.
- Benefits of Open Access
The journal adopts open access to achieve the following:
- Increase global visibility and citation of research
- Promote collaboration among researchers
- Enable practitioners and policymakers to access evidence-based information
- Support education and capacity development in developing regions
- Bridge the gap between research findings and professional practice
By removing access barriers, the journal ensures that healthcare professionals, students, and institutions—especially those in resource-limited environments—can benefit from current scientific knowledge.
- Archiving and Availability
Published articles remain permanently available in the journal’s online archive. This guarantees long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly records for future reference and academic use.
- Ethical Use of Open Access Materials
Users must appropriately cite and acknowledge the original authors when using the material. Open access does not permit plagiarism, unauthorized commercial exploitation, or misrepresentation of research findings.
The open access policy of AARHSAS supports equitable access to scientific information and encourages the widespread dissemination of health research. By ensuring free availability of published articles, the journal promotes knowledge exchange, academic advancement, and improved healthcare practices globally.
