Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Health Systems Advancement operates under a full Open Access (OA) model, ensuring that all published content is freely and immediately accessible online to readers worldwide without subscription or paywall barriers. This policy is designed to maximize the dissemination, visibility, and impact of research in the field of health systems, reform, and policy innovation.

Key Features of Our Open Access Policy

  1. Immediate Accessibility
    All articles, research papers, reviews, and case studies published in the journal are freely accessible immediately upon publication. Readers can download, read, and share content without any subscription or payment requirements.

  2. Creative Commons Licensing
    Published works are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows others to:

    • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

    • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
      As long as proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal. This ensures both legal clarity and broad dissemination.

  3. Author Rights
    Authors retain copyright of their work, granting the journal a license to publish while maintaining the right to reuse their content elsewhere, including in teaching, institutional repositories, or other publications.

  4. No Access or Download Fees
    Readers worldwide have free access to all journal content. There are no paywalls, subscriptions, or registration requirements to view or download articles.

  5. Archiving and Preservation
    To ensure long-term accessibility, all content is archived in recognized digital repositories (e.g., LOCKSS, PKP Preservation Network) and indexed in major scholarly databases. This preserves the scholarly record and ensures continuous access.

  6. Ethical and Transparent Publishing
    Open Access supports transparency and equity in academic publishing. By removing financial barriers, the journal encourages wider readership, collaboration, and knowledge translation, especially for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in low- and middle-income countries.

  7. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

    • The journal may charge a nominal APC to cover publication costs, peer-review management, and digital archiving.

    • Waivers or reductions may be available for authors from low-income countries, early-career researchers, or in special circumstances, ensuring inclusivity and equity.

  8. Compliance with OA Mandates
    The journal complies with major funders’ and institutions’ OA mandates, including Plan S, the NIH Public Access Policy, and other international Open Access guidelines.