Open Access Policy

International Journal of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Secure Networking (IJCTISN)

The International Journal of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Secure Networking (IJCTISN) is committed to the broad dissemination of high-quality research and follows a full Open Access publishing model. This policy ensures that all published research is freely and permanently accessible to the global research community, industry professionals, policymakers, and the public.

1. Open Access Model

IJCTISN provides immediate open access to all articles upon publication. Readers can access, read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without any financial, legal, or technical barriers.

No subscription or registration is required to access published content.

2. Benefits of Open Access

The Open Access model adopted by IJCTISN supports:

  • Increased visibility and impact of research in cyber threat intelligence and secure networking

  • Rapid dissemination of findings to researchers, practitioners, and security professionals

  • Enhanced collaboration across academia, industry, and government sectors

  • Public access to research that contributes to cybersecurity resilience and digital trust

3. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain the copyright to their published work.

  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing users to reuse the content with proper attribution to the original authors and the journal.

  • The specific license type (e.g., CC BY or equivalent) will be clearly indicated with each published article.

4. Author Rights

Authors publishing in IJCTISN are free to:

  • Share and distribute their published articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, and academic networks

  • Use their work for teaching, presentations, and future research

  • Archive the final published version without embargo

5. Article Processing Charges

To support the Open Access publishing model, IJCTISN may charge an Article Processing Fee (APF) for manuscripts accepted for publication. Details regarding fees, discounts, and waivers are provided on the journal’s Article Processing Fee page.

There are no charges for article submission or peer review prior to acceptance.

6. Archiving and Preservation

IJCTISN ensures the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content through:

  • Secure digital archiving systems

  • Regular backups and metadata indexing

  • Permanent online availability of articles

7. Ethical and Legal Compliance

All Open Access publications in IJCTISN comply with international publishing ethics, copyright laws, and best practices recommended.