Open Access Policy

The Journal of Economic, Finance Research and Review (JEFRR) is fully dedicated to open access publishing, ensuring that all scholarly research and review articles we publish are immediately and freely accessible to anyone worldwide. Our open access policy follows international best practices for transparency, accessibility, and scholarly impact.

Commitment to Open Access

JEFRR operates under a “gold” open access model:

  • Every article is published online with full, unrestricted access for all users, readers, and institutions—no subscription, registration, or paywall required.

  • All content is available to read, download, distribute, print, and reuse under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License. Users must always credit the original source and authors, in line with standard academic practices.

Why Open Access?

Open access in economics and finance research drives global knowledge sharing, equity, and real-world impact. Key benefits include:

  • Maximum Visibility and Citations: Open access articles are indexed by global platforms and discovered more readily, increasing their academic and professional reach.

  • Immediate Impact: Research is available as soon as it is published, supporting rapid evidence-based policy, teaching, and innovation.

  • Global Inclusion: Researchers, students, and policymakers—including those in developing or underfunded regions—can access JEFRR articles without financial or institutional barriers.

Author Rights and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright: All rights remain with the author, who grants JEFRR a non-exclusive license to publish.

  • Creative Commons Licensing: All articles are licensed under CC BY, allowing reuse, reproduction, and adaptation for any lawful purpose, provided proper attribution is given.

  • No Embargoes: Articles are accessible in their final version immediately upon publication—no delays or embargo periods.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • JEFRR charges a transparent and affordable APC only upon acceptance, supporting sustainable open access operations and global dissemination.

  • All accepted manuscripts are subject to the APC as detailed on our Publication Fees page.

Self-Archiving and Repositories

  • Authors are encouraged to deposit accepted manuscripts in institutional or subject repositories in parallel with publication (green open access) to further increase access and impact, with no embargo restrictions.

  • JEFRR indexes all articles in major databases and ensures long-term archiving for permanent accessibility.

Open Data and Supplementary Materials

  • When possible, supporting data, code, and supplementary files should be made openly available. This aligns with current best practices for reproducibility and transparency in economic and finance research.

SEO and Discoverability

JEFRR applies advanced SEO strategies to all publications:

  • Use of relevant, high-impact keywords (economics, finance, policy, research, open access)

  • Optimized metadata, headers, and structured content for maximum discoverability

  • Fast website performance and mobile-friendly design to enhance user experience

Policy Review and Compliance

  • The open access policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it meets the latest international standards, legal requirements, and community needs.

  • JEFRR complies with funding agency mandates (such as Plan S, UKRI), supporting authors in meeting institutional or funder open access obligations.

User Rights and Responsibilities

  • Anyone may use JEFRR content free of charge, provided that the work is properly attributed and used in accordance with the Creative Commons license.

  • Commercial uses, adaptations, or derivative works must also credit JEFRR and the original authors.

Contact and Support

For further information about our open access policy, payment assistance, or repository support, please contact the editorial office through the JEFRR website.

JEFRR champions open, barrier-free research dissemination to advance economics and finance by making knowledge accessible to all.