Open Access Policy

Free Access for Readers

Samarra Journal of Engineering Science and Research (SJESR) is a fully open-access journal. All published content is freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication.

No fees for readers:

  • No subscription fees.
  • No registration required.
  • No paywalls or access barriers.
  • No download charges.

Researchers, students, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public worldwide can access all published articles at no cost.

Creative Commons License (CC BY 4.0)

All articles published in SJESR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

What This Means

Under this license, anyone may:

  • Read – Access and read the article for free.
  • Download – Save copies of the article.
  • Copy – Make copies and redistribute.
  • Distribute – Share the article through any medium or format.
  • Print – Print copies for personal or educational use.
  • Translate – Create translations into other languages.
  • Adapt – Modify, build upon, or create derivative works.
  • Commercial Use – Use the content for any lawful purpose, including commercial applications.

The only requirement is proper attribution to the original authors and SJESR.

  • Full License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
  • Legal Code: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

Copyright Transfer to SJESR

Upon acceptance for publication, authors agree to transfer copyright of their manuscripts to SJESR. SJESR becomes the copyright holder of all published content.

What This Means

  • Copyright ownership transfers from the authors to SJESR.
  • SJESR becomes the exclusive copyright holder.
  • SJESR holds the legal rights to publish, reproduce, and distribute the article in all forms and media.
  • The work is safeguarded against unauthorized use by SJESR as the copyright holder.

Copyright Notice

All published articles display the copyright notice:

"© [YEAR] Samarra Journal of Engineering Science and Research"

Why Copyright Transfer

Copyright transfer ensures:

  • Legal authority for SJESR to publish and distribute the work under CC BY 4.0.
  • Institutional responsibility for long-term preservation and stewardship.
  • Protection of the work against unauthorized exploitation.
  • Ability to enforce license terms if necessary.
  • Clear and consistent intellectual property management.

The copyright transfer becomes effective only upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication.

Authors' Rights Despite Copyright Transfer

Although authors transfer copyright to SJESR, they retain substantial rights through the CC BY 4.0 license that SJESR applies to all published content.

Authors Are Free To

  • Use their published article for personal, educational, and research purposes.
  • Share the article with colleagues, students, and the public.
  • Include the article in presentations, lectures, and teaching materials.
  • Post the published version on personal, departmental, or institutional websites.
  • Deposit the article in institutional or disciplinary repositories.
  • Distribute copies for non-commercial or commercial purposes.
  • Reuse figures, tables, and content in future works with proper citation.
  • Create translations or adaptations.
  • Include the article in theses, dissertations, or book chapters.

Proprietary Rights Retained

Authors retain all proprietary rights other than copyright, including:

  • Patent rights.
  • Rights to use research data for future research.
  • Rights to make oral presentations.
  • Rights to prepare works based on the research.

No Republication Without Permission

The work cannot be republished in its entirety in another journal or publication without written permission from SJESR. However, under the CC BY 4.0 license, others may:

  • Share and redistribute the article.
  • Adapt and build upon the work.
  • Use the work for any purpose, including commercial applications.

All such uses require appropriate attribution to the authors and SJESR.

Self-Archiving Rights

Under the CC BY 4.0 license, authors have full rights to self-archive their work:

  • Preprints: Deposit the submitted version in preprint servers before or during review.
  • Accepted Manuscript: Archive the post-peer-review version immediately after acceptance.
  • Published Version: Deposit the final published PDF anywhere immediately after publication.
  • No Embargo: No waiting periods or restrictions.
  • Any Repository: Institutional, disciplinary, or personal websites.

For more information, see the Archiving and Preservation Policy.

Publication Fees (APCs)

To sustain open-access operations, SJESR charges Article Processing Charges (APCs) to authors upon manuscript acceptance. However, fee waivers are available for authors from countries facing exceptional circumstances, and discounts are offered to peer reviewers.

Learn more: Publication Fees and Waivers

Compliance with Funder Mandates

The CC BY 4.0 license applied by SJESR complies with the open access requirements of most major funding agencies worldwide, including:

  • National funding agencies requiring immediate open access.
  • European Commission (Horizon Europe).
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other US agencies.
  • UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
  • Wellcome Trust and other charitable foundations.
  • Many university and institutional policies.

Authors publishing in SJESR can satisfy most funder and institutional mandates for open access.

Our Commitment

SJESR is committed to:

  • Immediate open access to all published research upon publication.
  • Permanent free availability for readers worldwide.
  • No embargo periods – all content freely accessible immediately.
  • Supporting researchers in countries with limited resources through comprehensive waiver programs.
  • Maximizing impact and global dissemination of engineering research.
  • Transparent licensing under CC BY 4.0 for legal clarity.
  • Long-term preservation ensuring permanent accessibility.
  • Ethical publishing practices adhering to international standards.

Last Updated: 24/02/2026