Open Access Policy

The Journal of Pedagogical Research (JPR) is committed to providing free and unrestricted access to all published content, ensuring the widest possible dissemination of scholarly research. This policy aligns with global open access initiatives and supports the advancement of education and pedagogy research. All articles in JPR are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

1. Open Access Commitment

Free Access: JPR provides immediate, free access to all published articles, allowing readers to view, download, copy, distribute, and use the content for any lawful purpose, provided proper attribution is given to the authors and original source.

No Fees for Readers: The journal does not charge libraries or readers for access to its content, enabling a barrier-free exchange of knowledge and ideas.

2. Open Access Options for Authors

JPR operates under a fully open-access model, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible. Authors publishing in JPR agree to:

Global Visibility: Articles are made accessible to a worldwide audience immediately upon publication, without subscription or payment barriers.

Reusability: Articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 license, allowing maximum reuse and redistribution of the work while requiring attribution to the authors.

3. Funding and Costs

JPR is a Gold Open Access journal. As of 2026, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of EUR 1,500 applies to accepted manuscripts. For full details on APC coverage, payment procedure, and waiver eligibility, please see the Article Processing Charges page. No fees are charged for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial evaluation, or manuscripts that are not accepted for publication.

4. Digital Preservation and Archiving

The Journal of Pedagogical Research (JPR) is committed to the long-term preservation and continued accessibility of its published scholarly content.

JPR has established an Internet Archive account for external digital preservation and is implementing the progressive deposit of its published full-text articles and associated scholarly content. Current and retrospective content will be added progressively as part of the journal's preservation programme.

The Internet Archive provides an external preservation layer intended to support continued access to the journal's scholarly record in the event that JPR's primary website or publishing platform becomes unavailable or the journal ceases publication.

In addition to external digital preservation, JPR maintains operational copies and regular backups of its website, article files, and associated metadata through its publishing infrastructure, including Octagon Education Services, EditorialPark, and alternative server storage. These operational backups provide protection against accidental data loss and temporary service disruption but are supplementary to the journal's external long-term preservation arrangements.

All published articles are assigned persistent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), supporting persistent identification and linking to the version of record.

Authors are permitted to deposit the published version of their articles in institutional repositories, subject repositories, personal websites, and other repositories of their choice without embargo, in accordance with the journal's Open Access, Copyright, and Licensing policies.

Through these measures, JPR aims to ensure that its published scholarly content remains discoverable and accessible over the long term, including in the event that the journal or its primary publishing platform is no longer available.

5. Advantages of Open Access with JPR

Global Reach: Open access ensures that research published in JPR reaches a diverse and global audience, increasing the impact and visibility of the work.

Compliance with Funding Policies: Publishing under CC BY 4.0 allows authors to comply with the open-access mandates of funding organizations.

Collaboration Opportunities: Free access to research fosters collaboration among scholars, educators, and policymakers.

6. Author Rights and Responsibilities

Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting JPR the right to publish and distribute the content under the open-access model.
Authors must ensure their submissions comply with ethical and technical standards, including accurate citations, proper data handling, and adherence to open-access guidelines.

This open access policy reflects JPR’s dedication to fostering global knowledge sharing and collaboration. For further details or inquiries, please contact us at ijopr.editor@gmail.com