Open Access Policy

The Eurasian Journal of Soil Science (EJSS) is committed to the principles of open-access publishing, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to the global scientific community without financial, legal, or technical restrictions. Eurasian Journal of Soil Science (EJSS) has signed the declaration of the Budapest Open Access Initiative. EJSS follows the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) Declaration, which defines open access as:

"Free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself."

By adopting this policy, EJSS ensures that all published research is available to researchers, practitioners, and the public at no cost, fostering the unrestricted exchange of knowledge in the field of soil science.

Licensing and Copyright

All articles published in the Eurasian Journal of Soil Science are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license permits:

• Unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of articles, provided that the original work is properly cited.
• Integration of content into repositories, databases, and indexing services to enhance visibility and citation impact.
• Reproduction for educational and research purposes without prior permission, as long as proper attribution is given.

Authors retain full copyright over their work while granting the journal a non-exclusive publishing license, allowing the widest possible dissemination of their research.

Benefits of Open Access

By following an open-access publishing model, EJSS ensures:

• Global accessibility: Research is available to scholars, institutions, policymakers, and the public worldwide.
• Increased impact and citation rates: Open-access articles are more widely read and cited compared to paywalled content.
• Faster dissemination of knowledge: Free access accelerates the exchange of scientific discoveries and innovations.

Compliance with Open Access Policies

The Eurasian Journal of Soil Science is indexed in leading open-access repositories and databases, ensuring compliance with international open-access mandates from funding bodies, institutions, and government agencies. The journal is also fully aligned with Plan S, an initiative promoting immediate open access to publicly funded research.

Digital Archiving and Long-Term Preservation

To guarantee permanent availability of published content, EJSS utilizes multiple digital archiving systems and is indexed in reputable academic databases, including SCOPUS, DOAJ, EBSCOHOST, and PROQUEST. All articles are assigned DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) to ensure persistent access and citation tracking.

By embracing an open-access model, the Eurasian Journal of Soil Science promotes scientific transparency, accessibility, and global collaboration. The journal remains dedicated to supporting free and unrestricted access to high-quality research in soil science and related disciplines.