Open Access Policy
OPEN ACCESS POLICY
MALEO Law Journal (MLJ) is committed to the principles of Diamond Open Access, ensuring that all published articles are freely and permanently accessible to readers worldwide without subscription fees or article processing charges (APCs). The journal believes that unrestricted access to scientific knowledge promotes the advancement of legal scholarship, academic collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking.
All articles published in MALEO Law Journal are immediately available online upon publication. Readers may freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full text, or use the articles for lawful academic purposes without requesting prior permission from the authors or the publisher, provided that proper citation and acknowledgment of the original source are maintained.
MALEO Law Journal fully supports the global Open Access movement by removing financial, legal, and technical barriers to scholarly communication. This policy enables wider dissemination of scientific knowledge, increases research visibility, promotes citation impact, and facilitates international academic collaboration.
Open Access Principles
| Policy | Description |
|---|---|
| Immediate Open Access | All published articles are freely accessible immediately after publication. |
| No Subscription Fees | Readers are not required to pay any subscription or access fees. |
| No Article Processing Charges (APCs) | Authors are not charged any submission, processing, or publication fees. |
| Permanent Accessibility | Published articles are permanently available through the journal website and digital preservation systems. |
| Proper Attribution | Users must provide appropriate citation and acknowledgment when using published materials. |
Benefits of Open Access
- Promotes the free exchange of scientific knowledge worldwide.
- Enhances the visibility and impact of published research.
- Supports international collaboration among researchers and institutions.
- Increases citation opportunities and academic recognition.
- Facilitates evidence-based legal research and policymaking.
- Ensures equal access to legal scholarship regardless of geographical or economic limitations.
Journal Commitment
MALEO Law Journal remains committed to maintaining a sustainable Diamond Open Access publishing model that supports authors, readers, researchers, and society by providing unrestricted access to high-quality legal scholarship while upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, publication ethics, and international publishing practices.
