1. Open Access Model
PIJOLASS adopts the Gold Open Access model, ensuring that all articles are freely accessible immediately upon publication. This supports the unrestricted dissemination of research findings to the global community.

2. Article Processing Charges (APCs)
To cover the costs associated with the publication process, IJSSL may charge Article Processing Charges (APCs). Waivers or discounts are available for authors from low-income countries or those facing financial hardships.

3. Submission and Peer Review
• Manuscripts are submitted via the journal’s online submission system and undergo a double-blind peer review process to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and quality.
• Reviewers’ comments and decisions are transparent, and the journal may publish these comments alongside the articles with the reviewers’ consent.

4. Archiving and Preservation
IJSSL ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published articles through digital archiving partnerships and institutional repositories, ensuring continuous and permanent access to the journal’s content.

5. Ethical Standards
• IJSSL adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to uphold the highest standards of ethical publishing.
• Practices such as plagiarism, data fabrication, and any form of unethical behavior are strictly prohibited. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to these ethical guidelines.

6. Access and Distribution
• All articles published in IJSSL are freely available on the journal’s website without any access restrictions.
• The journal also facilitates the dissemination of its content through various academic and research networks to enhance visibility and impact.

7. Compliance with UGC Norms
IJSSL aligns its policies and practices with the University Grants Commission (UGC) norms, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations on open access, ethical standards, and quality assurance.

8. Author Responsibilities
• Authors are responsible for ensuring their manuscripts comply with the journal’s standards and ethical guidelines.
• Authors must provide accurate funding and conflict of interest statements and are accountable for the content they submit.

9. Feedback and Continuous Improvement
IJSSL values feedback from authors, reviewers, and readers. This feedback is crucial for the continuous improvement of our open access policy and publication practices.