Open Access Policy
1. Open Access Statement
The Journal of Tourism Sustainability (JTOS), published by Politeknik Negeri Bandung, Indonesia, is committed to providing immediate and unrestricted access to scholarly research in tourism sustainability and related disciplines. JTOS operates as an open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal based on the principle that freely accessible scientific knowledge supports academic collaboration, research advancement, and the global exchange of scholarly information. All articles published in JTOS are made freely accessible to readers immediately upon publication, without subscription fees, access charges, or mandatory registration.
2. Immediate Open Access
JTOS provides immediate open access without an embargo period for all published articles. Readers may access the full text of published articles through the journal's official website as soon as the articles are published. Access is provided without requiring payment, institutional subscription, or membership. The journal supports the dissemination of scientific knowledge to researchers, students, policymakers, tourism practitioners, local communities, and the general public.
3. Reader Access and Reuse Rights
Readers are permitted to access, read, download, search, print, and share published articles without payment. The reproduction, redistribution, adaptation, and other forms of reuse of published content are governed by the Creative Commons license applicable to each article. Users must comply with the attribution, non-commercial, share-alike, or other conditions specified by the applicable publication license. Readers and other users should consult the license information displayed on the article's publication page before reusing or adapting its content.
4. Article Processing Charges
JTOS is committed to reducing financial barriers to scholarly communication for both authors and readers. The journal applies a zero Article Processing Charge (APC) policy.
Authors are not required to pay fees for manuscript submission, editorial processing, peer review, article acceptance, or publication.
Article Processing Charge (APC): IDR 0 (Free of Charge).
Readers are also not required to pay subscription or access fees to obtain published articles.
Further information is available in the journal's Author Fees Policy.
5. Copyright and Licensing
Authors publishing in JTOS retain the copyright to their original scholarly works. Authors grant JTOS the right of first publication and authorize the journal to publish and disseminate their articles under the applicable publication license. Under the journal's current licensing framework, newly published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial- ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) , subject to the journal's approved licensing policy.
This license allows users to share and adapt licensed materials for non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given and adaptations are distributed under the same license. Articles published under earlier licensing arrangements remain subject to the licenses assigned at the time of publication. The adoption of a newer licensing framework does not automatically replace licenses granted for previously published articles.
For complete information, please refer to the Copyright and License Policy.
Creative Commons license information: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 International .
6. Author Self-Archiving Rights
JTOS supports the dissemination of published research through institutional repositories, academic websites, and other legitimate scholarly platforms. Authors may deposit and share their published articles, subject to the conditions of the applicable publication license. Authors are encouraged to include complete bibliographic information, acknowledge JTOS as the original publication source, and provide the article's Digital Object Identifier (DOI) when available. Self-archiving activities must respect applicable copyright, licensing, and third-party intellectual property rights.
7. Accessibility and Dissemination
JTOS aims to facilitate broad and equitable access to scholarly research regardless of the reader's geographical location, institutional affiliation, or financial resources. Published articles are accessible through the journal's official online publishing platform. JTOS supports responsible dissemination through scholarly citation, academic collaboration, institutional repositories, and legitimate research communication channels. Readers are encouraged to cite the original publication accurately and provide the DOI or permanent article URL when available.
8. Long-Term Availability and Preservation
JTOS recognizes the importance of maintaining continued access to published scientific knowledge. The journal is committed to managing its digital publication records responsibly and supporting the long-term availability of scholarly content. JTOS will seek to maintain accessible article records, publication metadata, and digital identifiers through appropriate journal management and preservation practices. Information about any specific digital preservation services or arrangements will be provided separately when such services have been implemented and verified.
9. Editorial Independence
JTOS maintains editorial independence in manuscript assessment and publication decision-making. The journal's open-access model and zero-APC policy do not influence the scientific evaluation of submitted manuscripts. All manuscripts are assessed on the basis of originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's focus and scope. Open access does not guarantee manuscript acceptance or exemption from peer review.
10. Policy Review and Compliance
JTOS periodically reviews its open-access practices and publication policies to maintain transparency, accessibility, and consistency with responsible scholarly publishing standards. Any changes to access or licensing arrangements will be communicated through the journal's official publication policies. Previously published articles will continue to be governed by their applicable copyright and license terms.
Open Access Policy Summary
| Policy Component | JTOS Policy |
|---|---|
| Access Model | Immediate Open Access |
| Embargo Period | No embargo |
| Reader Access Fee | IDR 0 (Free) |
| Article Processing Charge | IDR 0 (Free) |
| Copyright Holder | Author(s) |
| Current License | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, subject to the approved licensing policy |
| Previously Published Articles | Original applicable licenses remain valid |
| Self-Archiving | Permitted in accordance with applicable licenses |
