The journal is committed to the principles of open science and unrestricted access to knowledge. All published articles are made freely available online immediately upon publication, without any subscription or access fees. This policy supports global dissemination, equitable access, and maximum visibility of research outputs. ESTUSCIENCE-SE does not charge authors any submission, processing, or publication fees. All costs are covered by institutional support.
Open Access Policy
The journal follows a fully open access model, ensuring that all content can be read, downloaded, distributed, and reused without restriction, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and the source. Readers, educators, and researchers worldwide are encouraged to use published material in accordance with the stated license terms. The open access policy reflects the journal’s dedication to removing barriers in academic communication and promoting collaboration across disciplines.
Copyright and Licensing
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits users to copy, share, adapt, and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and the original publication. Authors retain the copyright to their work. By publishing in the journal, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, and distribute the work under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reuse or reproduce any third-party material (such as figures, tables, or images) included in their manuscripts. If such materials are not covered by the same open license, authors must provide evidence of permission from the rights holder.
Preprints and Postprints
The journal supports the open sharing of research through preprints and postprints. Authors may post their submitted or accepted manuscripts on institutional or subject repositories, personal websites, or preprint servers, provided that they acknowledge the journal as the final place of publication and include a DOI link to the published version. Sharing preprints does not affect the peer review or acceptance of manuscripts.
Archiving and Preservation
All published articles of ESTUSCIENCE-SE are archived and preserved through the DergiPark platform, operated by TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, which provides long-term digital preservation and ensures the continuity of access to the journal’s content. The platform maintains persistent identifiers (DOIs) and complete metadata, supporting long-term discoverability, citability, and the integrity of the scholarly record.
Reuse and Attribution
When reusing content, proper citation of the authors, article title, journal name, and DOI is mandatory. The journal encourages the academic community to build upon published research responsibly and transparently. Misrepresentation of authorship or content manipulation is strictly prohibited.