Open Access Policy
Vat-Vriksha is a peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal committed to the free and unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge.
1. Open Access Statement
All articles published in Vat-Vriksha are made immediately and permanently available online without any restriction. Readers are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles without asking prior permission from the publisher or the authors.
This policy is based on the principle that open access to research fosters global knowledge sharing, accelerates scientific progress, and benefits society as a whole.
2. Accessibility and Availability
Vat-Vriksha provides free access to its entire content on its official website:
Website: https://www.vatvriksha.in
There is no subscription fee or paywall for accessing any published article. Articles remain freely accessible for readers worldwide, including researchers, educators, students, policymakers, and the general public.
3. Author Rights and Copyright
Authors publishing in Vat-Vriksha retain the copyright of their work. By submitting and publishing their manuscript, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article electronically and in print form.
Proper citation and acknowledgment of the original source are mandatory when reusing any content published in the journal.
4. Licensing and Use
Articles published in Vat-Vriksha may be reused for academic, educational, and research purposes with appropriate citation of the original work.
Commercial use, plagiarism, or misrepresentation of published work is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with according to ethical publishing standards.
5. Article Processing Charges (APC)
Vat-Vriksha follows a transparent publication model. Any applicable Article Processing Charges (APC) and Author Recognition Fees (ARF), are clearly mentioned on our website, There are not hidden charges.
More details can be found at PUBLICATION COST
No charges are imposed for accessing, reading, or downloading published articles.
6. Ethical Commitment
The journal strictly adheres to ethical publishing practices, including originality, peer review integrity, transparency, and academic honesty. Open access does not compromise the quality or rigor of the review process.
7. Archiving and Preservation
Vat-Vriksha ensures long-term digital preservation of its published content through proper archiving practices. Articles remain permanently available on the journal website for future scholarly reference.
8. Policy Updates
This Open Access Policy may be updated periodically to reflect improvements in publishing standards and regulatory requirements. Any changes will be duly notified on the journal website.
Contact Information
For any queries related to the Open Access Policy, please contact:
Managing Editor
Vat-Vriksha
Email: managing.editor@vatvriksha.in
Website: https://www.vatvriksha.in
Vat-Vriksha
Publication Frequency:Twice a Year (January and July)
Committed to ethical, accessible, and high-quality scientific publishing.