Open Access Policy

Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST)

Open Access Statement

The Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST) is a fully Open Access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge and research findings.

All articles published in JSST are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication without subscription charges, registration requirements, or access restrictions.

The journal believes that open access to scientific research promotes innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and global sustainable development.

Benefits of Open Access

JSST supports open access publishing because it:

  • Enhances the visibility and impact of research.
  • Facilitates global knowledge exchange.
  • Increases accessibility for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students.
  • Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Accelerates scientific discovery and technological innovation.
  • Supports equitable access to scholarly information worldwide.

Free Access to Readers

Readers are permitted to:

  • Read articles free of charge.
  • Download articles without restrictions.
  • Share links to published articles.
  • Access current and archived content.
  • Use published research for educational and non-commercial purposes, subject to licensing terms.

No subscription fees are required to access content published in JSST.

Author Rights

Authors retain the copyright of their published work, subject to the journal's Copyright and Licensing Policy.

Authors may:

  • Share published articles on personal websites.
  • Deposit articles in institutional repositories.
  • Share articles through academic networks.
  • Use their work for educational and research purposes.

Proper acknowledgment of the original publication in JSST is required.

Licensing

Unless otherwise stated, articles published in JSST are distributed under the terms of the:

Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)

This license permits users to:

  • Copy and redistribute the material.
  • Adapt, transform, and build upon the work.
  • Use the material for any lawful purpose.

Provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of published content, JSST maintains digital archiving and preservation mechanisms through its journal management and repository systems.

Published articles remain permanently accessible through the journal website.

Open Access and Sustainable Development

JSST strongly supports the principles of open science and open knowledge as essential drivers of sustainable development.

The journal promotes research that contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

  • SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 – Climate Action

By removing barriers to access, JSST seeks to maximize the societal, environmental, and technological impact of published research.

Publication Charges

Any publication charges, article processing charges (APCs), waivers, or exemptions are clearly described in the journal's APC Policy.

JSST maintains complete transparency regarding publication fees and does not charge readers for accessing published content.

Commitment to Open Knowledge

The Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies is dedicated to advancing global scientific communication through accessible, ethical, and sustainable scholarly publishing practices.

The journal believes that unrestricted access to high-quality research fosters innovation, supports evidence-based decision-making, and contributes to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

Contact Information

Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST)
Website: https://jsstjournal.com
Email: editor@jsstjournal.com