Archives des Sciences is an open access journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research across various scientific disciplines. We firmly believe in making scientific knowledge freely accessible to the global community. Our commitment to open access ensures that research findings are available to readers worldwide without financial or legal barriers.
Benefits of Open Access
By adhering to the principles of open access, Archives des Sciences aims to:
- Promote Knowledge Sharing: We enable researchers, scholars, and the public to access, read, download, and share scientific content without subscription fees.
- Global Accessibility: Our open access model ensures that research findings are available to researchers, educators, policymakers, and the general public, regardless of geographic or financial constraints.
- Accelerate Discovery: Open access accelerates the pace of discovery by facilitating the rapid dissemination of research results, contributing to scientific progress.
Copyright Statement
Copyright Ownership
Archives des Sciences respects the intellectual property rights of authors and researchers. All articles published in our journal are protected by copyright, which is retained by the respective authors.
Author’s Rights and Responsibilities
Authors who submit their work to Archives des Sciences retain the following rights:
- Ownership of Copyright: Authors own the copyright to their original work and grant the Journal an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and archive their articles.
- Licensing and Distribution: Authors can choose the terms of licensing and distribution for their articles. Common licensing options include Creative Commons licenses, which allow various levels of sharing and reuse.
- Responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe on third-party copyrights and that they have obtained any necessary permissions or licenses for the use of copyrighted materials in their articles.
User Rights and Responsibilities
Users of Archives des Sciences have the following rights and responsibilities:
- Access and Download: Users can access, download, and read the journal’s content for free.
- Proper Attribution: Users must provide proper attribution to the authors and the journal when citing or using the content. The citation guidelines are provided within each article.
- Reproduction and Reuse: Users should respect the licensing terms chosen by the authors and comply with those terms when reproducing, distributing, or reusing the content.
Open Access Charges
To ensure the sustainability of open access publishing, Archives des Sciences may apply article processing charges (APCs) to articles accepted for publication. APCs are used to cover the costs associated with editorial, production, and distribution processes.
We are committed to transparency regarding APCs, and information about applicable charges can be found on our website.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or additional information regarding our Open Access and Copyright Statement, please contact us at: editor@unige.org
Changes to the Statement
Archives des Sciences may update this Open Access and Copyright Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the beginning of the statement. Please review this statement regularly to stay informed about our open access and copyright practices.