Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an open access journal?

A: An open access journal is freely available to the public. Anyone with Internet access can read this journal's content without having to buy the article or pay a subscription fee.

Q: What type of quality control is implemented?

A: The journal content is maintained and enforced through peer-review. Members of the editorial board ensure the submitted articles are peer-reviewed and are responsible for the published content.

Q: What are the benefits of having an online journal format?

A: The online format allows authors to publish a variety of multimedia files. It also enables people from all over the world to access the journal content easily and quickly.

Q: Why are authors charged a publication fee?

A: There are many costs associated with publishing an online, open access journal (editing, formatting, tracking, ensuring the quality of all content, etc.). This journal does not benefit from individual or institutional subscriptions, so to offset the publication costs the authors are charged a publication fee.

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