The Journal of Sustainability and Agriculture Economics (JSAE) is committed to promoting the widest possible dissemination of research and knowledge. As an open access journal, JSAE provides immediate, free, and unrestricted access to all published articles, ensuring that scholarly work is readily available to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public worldwide.

Key Points of Our Open Access Policy:

1. Free Access:

   • All articles published in JSAE are freely accessible online immediately upon publication. There are no subscription fees or paywalls, allowing anyone with an internet connection to read, download, and share our content.

2. Licensing:

   • Articles published in JSAE are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This allows others to copy, distribute, and transmit the work, as well as to adapt and build upon it, even for commercial purposes, provided the original author and source are credited.

3. Author Rights:

   • Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant JSAE the right of first publication. Authors are encouraged to share their research widely and may post their published articles on personal or institutional repositories, social media platforms, and professional networks.

4. Archiving:

   • JSAE ensures long-term preservation of published articles through digital archiving in reputable repositories and databases. This guarantees that the research remains accessible and discoverable in perpetuity.

5. No Embargo Periods:

   • JSAE does not impose embargo periods on any of its content. All articles are made available immediately upon publication without delay.

6. Supporting the Open Access Model:

   • To support the open access model and cover the costs of publication, JSAE may charge Article Processing Charges (APCs). These charges help maintain the high quality and integrity of our peer review and publication processes.

Benefits of Open Access:

• Increased Visibility and Impact:
  • Open access articles are more widely read and cited, increasing the visibility and impact of the research.
• Global Reach:
  • Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all over the world can access and benefit from the latest research findings, regardless of their institutional affiliations or financial resources.
• Accelerated Discovery:
  • Open access facilitates the rapid dissemination of knowledge, fostering innovation and collaboration across disciplines and borders.

JSAE is dedicated to advancing the principles of open access and contributing to the global exchange of knowledge. By removing barriers to access, we aim to support the academic community and the broader public in addressing the critical challenges of sustainability and agriculture economics.