Open Access Model

JIRECS fully adheres to the principles of Open Access in order to maximize the dissemination and impact of research.

Our Commitment:

  • ✓ Free and immediate access: All articles are freely available upon publication
  • ✓ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 License: Articles may be freely read, downloaded, shared, and adapted with proper attribution
  • ✓ Copyright: Authors retain their copyright
  • ✓ No embargo period: Immediate publication with no embargo
  • ✓ Long-term archiving: Commitment to the long-term preservation of content
  • ✓ Interoperability: Metadata compliant with international standards

Article Processing Charges (APCs):

To support this model, an article processing charge of 50,000 FCFA applies to accepted articles. These fees cover:

  • Peer review management
  • Professional editing and formatting
  • DOI assignment
  • Online hosting and dissemination
  • Indexing in scholarly databases
  • A publication certificate for all authors

Discount Policy:

Discounts or waivers may be granted to authors from low-income countries or in special circumstances. Please contact us at edition@uvci.edu.ci to discuss eligibility.