Open Access Statement

Open Access Statement

Advances in Public Law and Crime (PLICE) is committed to providing open access to all published research, ensuring that scientific knowledge is freely available to the global community. Our open access policy is guided by the following principles:

1. Free Accessibility

All articles published in PLICE are freely accessible online without any subscription or payment barriers. This model promotes the dissemination of knowledge and encourages a wider audience, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public, to engage with and utilize the research.

2. Licensing

All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. This allows others to share and adapt the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and any changes made are shared under the same license. The use of this license promotes collaborative and innovative use of research findings while respecting authorship.

3. Research Visibility

By adopting an open access model, PLICE enhances the visibility and impact of research. Articles are indexed in various academic databases and repositories, increasing the likelihood of citations and facilitating knowledge sharing within the academic community and beyond.

4. Compliance with Open Access Mandates

PLICE complies with the open access mandates of various funding agencies and institutions, supporting authors who receive funding for their research. This commitment ensures that publicly funded research is made available to the public without restrictions.

5. Preservation and Archiving

PLICE participates in digital preservation initiatives to ensure the long-term availability and accessibility of published articles. The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity and availability of its content for future generations.

6. No Publication Fees

Authors are not required to pay any publication fees to publish their articles in PLICE, making it an inclusive platform for researchers from diverse backgrounds and institutions.