Open Access Policy

All articles published in Kafkasya Journal of Health Sciences are available under the Creative Commons 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), ensuring free access to research content while providing clear guidelines for use and distribution. This license allows sharing under certain conditions but includes some restrictions to protect the integrity of the work.

1. Free and Open Access

  • All content in the journal is immediately and freely accessible upon publication.

  • Readers may download, read, and share articles without any subscription or payment.

  • This approach is designed to accelerate the dissemination of scientific knowledge and make research findings widely accessible to the global academic community.

2. Creative Commons License Details

The CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license includes the following conditions:

  1. Attribution (BY):

    • Users must provide proper attribution to the author(s) and the journal when sharing or using the article.

    • The attribution should include the original title, author(s) names, journal name, publication year, and DOI if available.

  2. Non-Commercial Use (NC):

    • The article may only be used for non-commercial purposes.

    • Any commercial use requires explicit permission from the author(s) or the journal.

  3. No Derivatives (ND):

    • The article must be shared in its original, unmodified form.

    • Creating derivative works, summaries, translations, or adaptations requires prior permission from the author(s) or the journal.

3. Responsibilities and Principles of Use

  • Users are responsible for complying with the license conditions when using or sharing articles.

  • Accuracy and integrity of the content are the responsibility of the original author(s).

  • The journal ensures that open access sharing maintains scientific reliability and integrity.

4. Purpose and Impact

  • The open access policy is designed to maximize visibility and accessibility of research outputs.

  • It enables academics, students, and practitioners to easily access research findings.

  • This policy reflects the journal’s commitment to transparent, ethical, and accessible scientific publishing and aligns with international standards.