Open Access Policy
Journal of Nursing and Patient Care (JNPC)
The Journal of Nursing and Patient Care (JNPC) is a fully open access journal committed to the free and unrestricted dissemination of high-quality research in the fields of nursing, healthcare, and patient care. The journal ensures that all published content is accessible to a global audience without financial, legal, or technical barriers.
1. Open Access Statement
JNPC provides immediate open access to all its content, based on the principle that making research freely available supports:
- Greater global knowledge exchange
- Enhanced visibility and citation of research
- Advancement in nursing and patient care practices
All articles are available online without subscription or registration.
2. Licensing Terms
All articles published in JNPC are licensed under the
Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).
This license permits:
- Free access, download, and sharing of content
- Redistribution in any medium or format
- Adaptation and reuse of the work, even for commercial purposes
Users must provide appropriate credit to the original authors and the journal.
3. Author Rights
Authors publishing in JNPC:
- Retain full copyright ownership of their work
- Grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the article
- May deposit the final published version in institutional and subject repositories
4. User Rights
Readers and users are allowed to:
- Read, download, copy, and distribute articles
- Use content for research, teaching, and professional purposes
- Adapt and build upon the work with proper attribution
5. No Subscription Fees
JNPC does not charge readers for:
- Accessing articles
- Downloading full-text content
- Viewing journal issues
This ensures equal access to knowledge worldwide.
6. Article Processing Charges (APC)
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- JNPC may charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover editorial and publishing costs
- APC details are clearly communicated to authors prior to submission
- Waivers or discounts may be offered in special cases
7. Archiving and Indexing
All open access content is:
- Permanently archived in secure digital repositories
- Indexed in academic databases to enhance discoverability
- Accessible through search engines and scholarly platforms
8. Compliance with International Standards
JNPC’s open access policy aligns with global best practices and supports initiatives recommended by organizations such as the Directory of Open Access Journals.
9. Benefits of Open Access Publishing
Publishing in JNPC provides:
- Increased visibility and global reach
- Higher citation potential
- Faster dissemination of research findings
- Contribution to evidence-based nursing practice
10. Policy Updates
This open access policy is reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with evolving publishing standards and open science initiatives.
