Open Access Policy
The Pinnacle International Journals
All journals published under The Pinnacle International Journals adhere to a strict Open Access (OA) policy, ensuring that published research is freely and permanently accessible to the global scholarly community without subscription barriers.
1. Free and Immediate Access
All articles published are available immediately upon publication, free of charge to readers worldwide. There is no embargo period, and users are not required to register or log in to access content.
2. Licensing and Copyright
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows:
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Unrestricted use
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Distribution
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Reproduction
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Adaptation
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Commercial use
...provided the original work is properly cited.
Authors retain full copyright of their work.
3. Author Rights
Authors publishing with The Pinnacle International Journals:
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Retain the right to use, reproduce, and distribute their published articles
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May deposit the final published version in institutional repositories, personal websites, or any other platform
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Benefit from maximum visibility and citation potential due to open accessibility
4. Benefits of Open Access
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Global Reach: Articles are accessible to researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners without restriction
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Increased Citations: Open access articles typically achieve higher visibility and citation rates
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Public Engagement: Research findings can reach broader audiences beyond academia
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Faster Impact: Immediate availability promotes faster dissemination and application of knowledge
5. Article Processing Charges (APC)
To support the costs of editorial management, peer review, digital archiving, and open access hosting, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of $200 USD is applicable only after acceptance.
There are no submission fees or review charges.
6. Long-term Archiving and Indexing
All published content is archived digitally and indexed in major scholarly databases to ensure long-term preservation and discoverability.