Open Access

Open Access Publishing: Knowledge Without Barriers

At Palm leaf press, we are committed to advancing open-access scholarship—making high-quality research freely available to everyone. Here are the key advantages of open-access publishing for readers, authors, and the global community:

The Benefits of Open Access Publishing

  1. Unrestricted Access

    • All publications are freely available to read, download, and share without paywalls or subscription barriers.

    • Ensures equal access for students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public worldwide.

  2. Increased Visibility and Impact

    • Open-access works are cited more frequently than paywalled research, enhancing scholarly influence.

    • Indexed in major academic databases (Google Scholar, DOAJ, Crossref) for maximum discoverability.

  3. Author Advantages

    • Authors retain copyright while granting broad reuse permissions.

    • No article processing charges (APCs)—funded through institutional support, not author fees.

    • Faster publication timelines compared to traditional subscription models.

  4. Clear Licensing and Reuse Rights

    • All content is published under standard Creative Commons licenses (default: CC BY 4.0).

    • Permissions include:

      • Free distribution for educational and non-commercial use.

      • Adaptation, translation, and integration into new works.

      • Long-term archiving in trusted digital repositories.

  5. Global Equity in Research

    • Ensures researchers in low-income regions have the same access as well-funded institutions.

    • Supports multilingual publishing to reach broader audiences.

  6. Rigorous Peer Review

    • All submissions undergo independent, expert peer review to ensure academic quality.

    • Transparent evaluation based on originality, methodology, and contribution to the field.

Who Benefits from Open Access?

  • Researchers – Access and build upon the latest findings without restrictions.

  • Educators – Freely use materials for teaching and curriculum development.

  • Librarians – Expand institutional collections without budget limitations.

  • Policy Makers – Reference evidence-based research for informed decision-making.

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Publish With Us

We welcome submissions from scholars worldwide. Key benefits include:

  • No author fees.

  • Professional formatting and DOI assignment.

  • Broad dissemination through open-access platforms.