Open Access Policy
Journal Information
Open Access Policy
AI & Cyber Forum: An International Journal is committed to the principles of open access publishing, ensuring that all research published in the journal is freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription or access fees. Our mission is to promote the widest possible dissemination of knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cybersecurity, supporting global progress toward transparency, accessibility, and digital innovation in scholarly communication.
1. Open Access Model
The journal follows the Gold Open Access model, which means:
- All articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication.
- Readers can read, download, distribute, and share published content without restrictions.
- Authors retain copyright to their work while granting the journal the right to publish it.
- This approach supports the free exchange of ideas and encourages the growth of open, collaborative research in intelligent systems and secure computing.
2. Licensing Policy
All articles published in AI & Cyber Forum are distributed under an open access license, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium — provided that proper credit is given to the original authors and source.
This licensing policy promotes knowledge sharing across the global AI and cybersecurity communities, ensuring that innovation and discovery are not hindered by access barriers.
3. Benefits of Open Access
Global Accessibility: Research in AI and Cybersecurity is freely accessible to academics, developers, professionals, and policymakers worldwide.
Enhanced Visibility: Open access articles receive greater readership, citations, and engagement across both academic and industry networks.
Faster Knowledge Transfer: Encourages rapid application of new algorithms, data-driven models, and cyber defense strategies from research to real-world systems.
Support for Innovation: Fosters advancements in AI ethics, data security, and intelligent technologies by ensuring open access to high-quality research.
4. Article Processing Charges (APC)
To sustain the open access publishing model, the journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon manuscript acceptance.
No submission fees are charged.
APC covers editorial management, peer review, production, and online hosting.
Waivers or discounts may be provided to authors from low-income regions or early-career researchers.
(Refer to the [APC Policy page] for detailed information.)
5. Archiving and Long-Term Preservation
Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for permanent citation and accessibility.
The journal ensures long-term digital preservation through trusted archiving systems, guaranteeing that all published articles remain accessible even if the journal ceases operations.
6. Compliance with Funding Agencies
The AI & Cyber Forum Open Access Policy complies with major international funding requirements, including:
- Plan S
- European Commission (Horizon Europe)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- World Bank and other global agencies
Authors can be confident that publishing in this journal meets the open access mandates of their institutions and funding bodies.