Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Information Technology and Computing (ITX Journal) is committed to the principles of open-access scholarly publishing and supports the unrestricted global dissemination of scientific knowledge and research outcomes.

The journal provides immediate, permanent, and free access to all published content without subscription fees or access restrictions, enabling researchers, academics, students, professionals, and institutions worldwide to freely access and benefit from scientific research.

Open Access Statement

ITX Journal operates under a fully:

 
Open Access Publishing Model
 

All published articles are made freely available online immediately upon publication without financial, legal, or technical barriers.

Readers may:

  • Read articles freely
  • Download full-text papers
  • Copy and distribute content
  • Print articles
  • Share research publicly
  • Cite published work
  • Use content for educational and research purposes

provided that proper citation and attribution are given to the original authors and source.

Licensing Policy

All articles published in ITX Journal are distributed under the:

 
Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)
 

This license permits:

  • Unrestricted use
  • Distribution
  • Reproduction
  • Adaptation
  • Commercial use

in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Recommended licensing authority:

Creative Commons

Author Rights

Authors retain significant rights over their published work, including:

  • Copyright ownership
  • Reuse rights
  • Self-archiving rights
  • Institutional repository deposition
  • Academic sharing and distribution

Authors may share published articles through:

  • Personal websites
  • Institutional repositories
  • Research platforms
  • Academic social networks

with proper citation of the published version.

Reader Rights

Readers are permitted to:

  • Access articles without payment
  • Download and print articles
  • Use articles for research and education
  • Share articles with colleagues and institutions
  • Cite and reference published materials

No registration or subscription is required to access published content.

Benefits of Open Access

The journal believes that open-access publishing provides significant benefits, including:

  • Increased research visibility
  • Higher citation potential
  • Global accessibility
  • Faster dissemination of knowledge
  • Enhanced academic collaboration
  • Support for scientific innovation
  • Equal access to information worldwide

Digital Accessibility

All published content is available electronically through the journal website and is designed to support:

  • Desktop access
  • Mobile accessibility
  • Search engine indexing
  • Metadata harvesting
  • Long-term digital preservation

Archiving & Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of published content, the journal supports digital archiving systems including:

  • LOCKSS
  • CLOCKSS
  • PKP Preservation Network
  • Institutional repositories

Indexing & Discoverability

Open-access articles are prepared for indexing and discoverability through systems such as:

  • Google Scholar
  • Crossref
  • DOAJ

The journal also supports:

  • OAI-PMH
  • DOI metadata integration
  • ORCID integration
  • XML/JATS metadata standards

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Information regarding publication fees, APC policies, and waiver options is available on the journal website under the Authors section.

The journal maintains transparency regarding all publication-related fees.

Compliance with International Standards

The journal’s open-access policy aligns with internationally recognized publishing principles and ethical standards recommended by:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics
  • Creative Commons

Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are permitted to archive:

  • Preprints
  • Accepted manuscripts
  • Published versions

in institutional repositories, academic databases, and personal platforms while acknowledging the original publication source.

Open Science Commitment

ITX Journal supports the principles of:

  • Open Science
  • Open Research
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Research Transparency
  • Global Scientific Collaboration

The journal encourages the responsible sharing of research data, methodologies, and scientific findings to accelerate innovation and scientific advancement.

Permanent Accessibility

All published articles remain permanently accessible through the journal’s electronic publishing platform to ensure continuous availability of scholarly content for future generations of researchers and institutions worldwide.