Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. We do not charge any fees for any reader to download articles for their own scholarly use.

Benefits of open access for the author, include:

1. Free access for all users worldwide
2. Authors retain copyright to their work
3. Increased visibility and readership
4. Rapid publication
5. No spatial constraints