Open Access Statement

The International Journal of Forensic Expert Alliance (IJFEA) is firmly committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that all published research is freely available to the global community without financial, legal, or technical restrictions. Guided by the belief that knowledge should be universally accessible, IJFEA promotes unrestricted information sharing, thereby accelerating advancements in forensic science worldwide.

 

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) License
All articles published in IJFEA are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. This framework allows users to access, download, share, and redistribute works in any medium, provided the following conditions are met:

  • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the original authors and the journal, with a link to the license and an indication of any modifications. Attribution must not suggest endorsement by the authors or IJFEA.
  • NonCommercial: The material may not be used for commercial purposes. Users are free to copy, adapt, and distribute the work for educational and research purposes.

 

Open Access Policy

  1. Free Access: All articles, reviews, and case studies are freely accessible without subscription or paywalls.
  2. Immediate Availability: Research is published online immediately after acceptance, ensuring rapid dissemination.
  3. Author Rights: Authors retain copyright and grant IJFEA publishing rights under CC BY-NC.
  4. Reader Use: Readers may read, download, print, and share content for educational and non-commercial use with attribution.
  5. Restrictions on Commercial Use: Any commercial application requires prior permission from copyright holders.
  6. Enhanced Impact: Open access increases visibility, readership, and citation, amplifying the research’s global impact.
  7. Funding Compliance: IJFEA’s policy aligns with funder mandates requiring open access publication.
  8. Global Reach: The journal ensures equitable access to research for scholars in both developed and developing regions.