Open Access Statement

Applied Nursing Research Innovation (ANRI) is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that all content is freely available to the public without charge. This commitment aligns with the journal’s mission to disseminate knowledge widely and promote the advancement of nursing research and innovation.

Key Principles of Our Open Access Policy:

  1. Free and Immediate Access:

    • All articles published in ANRI are available online immediately upon publication without any subscription or pay-per-view fees.
    • There are no embargo periods; all content is freely accessible from the moment of publication.

  2. Creative Commons Licensing:

    • All works published in ANRI are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).
    • This license allows anyone to copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, provided appropriate credit is given, and any new creations are licensed under the identical terms.

  3. Author Rights:

    • Authors retain the copyright of their work.
    • Authors are free to deposit the final published version of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other open access platforms.

  4. No Subscription Fees:

    • ANRI does not charge readers any fees for accessing the journal's content.
    • The journal is supported by publication fees, institutional support, and other funding sources to cover the costs of publication.

  5. Support for Open Access:

    • ANRI actively supports open access by making research freely available to the public, thereby facilitating a greater global exchange of knowledge.
    • The journal encourages authors to share their work widely and supports the use of open access repositories.

  6. Permanent Archiving:

    • ANRI ensures that all published articles are permanently archived in trusted repositories and digital preservation services, such as CLOCKSS and Portico, to guarantee long-term access.

  7. Indexing and Discoverability:

    • To maximize the reach and impact of the research, ANRI is indexed in major databases and repositories, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and DOAJ.
    • Articles are easily discoverable and accessible to researchers, practitioners, and the public.

  8. Promotion of Published Work:

    • The journal actively promotes published articles through various channels, including social media, newsletters, and collaborations with academic institutions and organizations.
    • Authors are encouraged to share their published work to enhance visibility and engagement.

By adhering to these open access principles, ANRI ensures that valuable research in nursing and healthcare is freely accessible to everyone, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative scientific community.