Open Access Policy

Introduction

Heighpubs Otolaryngology and Rhinology (HOR) is fully committed to the principles of open access publishing. Our Open Access Policy ensures that all scholarly content published in HOR is freely and permanently accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world, without subscription fees or access restrictions. This policy is designed to align with global declarations such as the Budapest Open Access Initiative (2002), the Berlin Declaration (2003), and the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science (2021).

Licensing and Reuse Rights

All HOR articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits:

  • Free access, download, and distribution of content
  • Reuse, adaptation, and translation for commercial and non-commercial purposes
  • Mandatory attribution of original authors and source

Example: A medical university in Brazil can incorporate HOR-published research into training modules, provided attribution is given.

Archiving and Repository Policy

HOR supports self-archiving and repository deposition. Authors may archive:

  • Preprints: Anytime before submission
  • Accepted manuscripts: Immediately after acceptance
  • Final published PDFs: Immediately upon publication

Articles are preserved via LOCKSS, Portico, and the PKP Preservation Network (PN).

Compliance with Funder Mandates

HOR meets the open access requirements of major funding agencies, including:

  • Plan S: All content is CC BY licensed and immediately accessible
  • NIH Public Access Policy: Accepted manuscripts may be deposited in PubMed Central
  • Horizon Europe: Immediate open access with no embargo periods
  • Wellcome Trust & Gates Foundation: Full compliance with OA mandates

Benefits of HOR’s Open Access Policy

  • Accessibility: Global readership without financial barriers
  • Visibility: Higher downloads and citations
  • Impact: Increased societal and clinical application
  • Transparency: Licensing clarity for reuse and redistribution
  • Preservation: Long-term archiving guarantees

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To sustain the open access model, HOR applies Article Processing Charges (APCs). These cover editorial processes, peer review, DOI registration, hosting, archiving, and indexing. Waiver and discount policies are available for authors from low-income and lower-middle-income countries.

Institutional and Library Partnerships

HOR welcomes institutional support through:

  • Library consortia agreements
  • Funder-backed publishing partnerships
  • Transformative agreements that support APC coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

Can authors archive their accepted manuscripts?

Yes, authors may immediately deposit accepted versions in repositories with no embargo.

Does HOR charge subscription fees?

No, HOR is fully open access and does not operate on subscription or pay-per-view models.

How do readers know the licensing terms?

Each article displays the CC BY 4.0 license badge, with links to the license terms.

How is compliance monitored?

HOR deposits metadata in CrossRef, DOAJ, and OpenAIRE to ensure discoverability and compliance verification.

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