Open Access Policy

SOSIO-DIDAKTIKA: Social Science Education Journal supports the broad dissemination of scholarly knowledge through open access publishing. The journal aims to make research in social science education and related fields accessible to researchers, educators, students, policymakers, and the wider public.

1. Open Access Statement

SOSIO-DIDAKTIKA: Social Science Education Journal provides immediate open access to its published content, based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Readers can access, read, and download published articles online without subscription fees or payment.

2. Access to Published Articles

All published articles are made available online through the journal’s official website. Readers are not required to register, subscribe, or pay a fee to access the full text of published articles.

The journal encourages the responsible sharing and use of scholarly publications for educational, research, and other lawful purposes, subject to the applicable copyright terms and licensing conditions.

3. Copyright and Licensing

Copyright and reuse rights are governed by the journal’s Copyright Notice and the license specified for each published article.

Users must comply with the applicable license when reproducing, distributing, adapting, or otherwise reusing published content. Proper attribution to the original author and publication source must be provided where required.

The journal’s open access policy does not automatically mean that all published content may be reused without conditions. Reuse is subject to the applicable copyright and licensing terms.

4. Author Rights and Self-Archiving

Authors may share their published articles in accordance with the journal’s copyright and licensing policies. Authors are encouraged to disseminate their research through institutional repositories, academic profiles, and other scholarly platforms when permitted by the applicable license.

When sharing an article, authors should provide appropriate bibliographic information and a link to the official version published by SOSIO-DIDAKTIKA: Social Science Education Journal.

5. Publication Fees

Although readers can access published articles without charge, authors may be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) after their manuscripts have been accepted for publication, in accordance with the journal’s published fee policy.

Submission fees, publication fees, and any applicable exemptions are explained on the journal’s Article Processing Charges page. Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit and the journal’s review procedures, not on an author’s ability to pay.

6. Long-Term Access and Preservation

The journal seeks to maintain the accessibility and integrity of its published scholarly record. Appropriate measures may be used to preserve published articles and their associated metadata, subject to the journal’s technical resources and preservation arrangements.

7. Commitment to Knowledge Dissemination

SOSIO-DIDAKTIKA: Social Science Education Journal is committed to promoting the responsible dissemination of scholarly research and supporting academic communication through open access. The journal encourages authors and readers to contribute to a scholarly environment characterized by accessibility, integrity, and respect for intellectual property.

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the journal’s publishing practices and applicable copyright and licensing requirements.