Open Access Policy

WEDANA: Journal of Government, Politics, and Public Policy is committed to the principle that making high-quality scholarly research freely available to the public supports the global exchange of knowledge and advances research, education, policy development, and professional practice.

All articles published in this journal are provided under an immediate open access model. Upon publication, all content is freely and permanently accessible online without subscription fees or registration requirements. Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full text of articles, or use them for any lawful purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

Benefits of Open Access

By adopting an open access publishing model, the journal aims to:

  • Promote the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge worldwide;
  • Increase the visibility, accessibility, and impact of published research;
  • Encourage academic collaboration across disciplines and countries;
  • Support evidence-based policymaking and public engagement;
  • Ensure equal access to scholarly information regardless of institutional or financial barriers.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their published work while granting the journal the right to publish the article as the original publisher. All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.

Under this license, users are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format;
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial use;

provided that appropriate attribution is given to the original author(s), a link to the license is provided, and any changes made are clearly indicated.

Archiving and Long-Term Preservation

To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly content, the journal maintains digital archiving through its publishing platform and other recognized preservation services where applicable. Published articles remain permanently accessible as part of the journal's commitment to the integrity and continuity of the scholarly record.

No Access Restrictions

The journal does not impose embargo periods or subscription barriers. All published articles are immediately available to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, students, and the general public upon publication.

By publishing in WEDANA: Journal of Government, Politics, and Public Policy, authors contribute to an open, transparent, and globally accessible scholarly communication system that promotes the broad dissemination and responsible use of scientific knowledge.