Open-access policy

Investigación en Discapacidad is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring free and immediate availability of research to promote global knowledge exchange and enhance the impact of studies in the field of disability.

Key Features of Our Policy:

  1. Immediate and Free Access
    All articles published in Investigación en Discapacidad are freely available without restrictions from the moment of publication. This means anyone can read, download, copy, distribute, print, or use the content for legitimate purposes, provided the original authorship of the works is properly credited.

  2. Creative Commons Licensing
    Content in the journal is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows users to share and adapt the works, including for commercial purposes, as long as appropriate credit is given to the authors and the journal.

  3. No Fees for Authors or Readers
    In line with our commitment to equity and accessibility, Investigación en Discapacidad does not charge article processing fees (APCs) or subscription fees. Our publication model eliminates financial barriers, ensuring that scientific knowledge is accessible to all.

  4. Repository Deposit and Self-Archiving
    Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published versions of their articles in institutional, subject-specific repositories or on personal websites, provided the original source of publication is acknowledged. The journal supports self-archiving practices to enhance the visibility and accessibility of published work.

  5. Commitment to Global Knowledge Sharing
    We believe open access is a powerful tool to reduce disparities in access to scientific knowledge and to foster the development of multidisciplinary research, particularly in disability studies, which require an inclusive and collaborative global perspective.

Through this policy, we aim to maximize the social, academic, and professional impact of the articles we publish, aligning with international best practices in scientific communication.