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RSYN RESEARCH LLP is committed to advancing scholarly communication and promoting the wide dissemination of research findings across all its journal publications. This comprehensive Open Access Policy establishes our framework for making research freely available to the global community, thereby maximizing visibility, impact, and the acceleration of discovery. We firmly believe that high-quality content should be readily accessible to foster greater research development and innovation.
This policy applies to all articles published on or after August 1, 2025. Articles published prior to this date will adhere to their original article-level terms.
RSYN RESEARCH LLP's Open Access framework is built upon four fundamental pillars:
This policy governs all scholarly content published in journals under RSYN RESEARCH LLP's auspices, encompassing both fully Open Access (Gold OA) journals and hybrid journals that offer an Open Access option. This includes:
Open Access, in the context of RSYN RESEARCH LLP, refers to the practice of providing unrestricted online access to peer-reviewed scholarly research. This means that users can read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself.
RSYN RESEARCH LLP supports the following open access models across its journal portfolio:
These are journals where all articles are immediately available free of charge to readers upon publication.
The costs of publication in these journals are typically covered by an Article Processing Charge (APC) paid by the author, their institution, or funder.
These are subscription journals that offer authors the option to make their individual article open access upon payment of an APC.
The remainder of the journal content in a hybrid journal remains subscription-based. Authors publishing in a hybrid journal can choose to publish their article as Open Access or as a traditional subscription-based article.
APCs apply to articles published under the Gold Open Access model or when an author chooses the Open Access option in a Hybrid journal.
Table 1: Standard Article Processing Charges (APCs) for Open Access Publication
| Author Location | APC (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International Authors | 750 | Applies to all Open Access articles published in any RSYN RESEARCH LLP journal (both fully Gold Open Access and Hybrid journals, when the Open Access option is chosen). |
| Indian Authors | 250 | Applies to all Open Access articles published in any RSYN RESEARCH LLP journal (both fully Gold Open Access and Hybrid journals, when the Open Access option is chosen). Equivalent in Indian Rupees will be calculated on the date of billing. |
Payment Process: APCs are typically paid after the manuscript has undergone peer review and been accepted for publication. Invoices are issued upon acceptance. Payments are processed through PayPal for international transactions and UPI for payments in Indian Rupees.
Author Consent: Submission of an article to any RSYN RESEARCH LLP journal implies the presumed consent of the author(s) to pay the required APC should they opt for Open Access or publish in a fully Gold Open Access journal.
APC Revisions: APC rates may be revised biannually (in June and December).
Authors may claim applicable discounts (e.g., reviewer discounts, publishing discount tokens) at the time of billing by contacting the editorial office.
Further details on available discounts and offers can be found at rsynresearch.com/offers. Please note that promotional pricing and special offers are applicable for a limited time and are subject to change without prior notice.
Current offers include:
Subscription-based Journals/Articles: For articles published under a subscription model (whether in a hybrid journal or a traditional subscription journal), copyright is transferred to RSYN RESEARCH LLP.
Open Access Articles: For articles published as Open Access (in either Gold OA or hybrid journals), copyright is retained by the authors. Reproduction rights are granted to RSYN RESEARCH LLP. Open Access articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Public License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license:
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Under the following terms:
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RSYN RESEARCH LLP is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation of all published content, regardless of its access model.
All Open Access articles will be deposited in reputable digital archives (e.g., Portico, CLOCKSS, or equivalent) to ensure perpetual access, even in the unlikely event that RSYN RESEARCH LLP ceases to operate.
Authors are encouraged to archive the final published version (Version of Record) of their Open Access articles in institutional or subject-specific repositories (Green Open Access), adhering to the terms of the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and our specific preprint policy.
The chosen access model of a journal or article does not influence the rigor and quality of our peer review process. All submitted articles, whether intended for Open Access or subscription, undergo the same stringent, impartial, and expert peer review process as outlined in our Peer Review Policy, ensuring the highest standards of scholarly publishing.
RSYN RESEARCH LLP maintains an unwavering commitment to academic integrity and ethical publication practices across its entire journal portfolio. All submissions are subject to the comprehensive guidelines detailed in our “Academic Integrity and Publication Ethics Policy.” We employ cutting-edge technological solutions and rigorous human oversight to prevent, detect, and address any instances of academic misconduct.
RSYN RESEARCH LLP strongly encourages authors to maximize the transparency and reproducibility of their research. Authors are encouraged to include a Data Availability Statement (DAS) in their manuscripts, indicating where their research data, code, and materials can be found (e.g., in publicly available repositories) and under what licensing terms.
RSYN RESEARCH LLP supports the early dissemination of research findings. Authors are permitted to post their manuscripts as preprints on recognized preprint servers (e.g., arXiv, bioRxiv, Preprints.org) at any stage prior to or concurrent with submission to an RSYN RESEARCH LLP journal. Upon acceptance and publication, authors are requested to update the preprint record with a link to the final published version (Version of Record) on the journal's website.
Publishing with RSYN RESEARCH LLP, particularly under an Open Access model, is designed to maximize the visibility and impact of your research. Open Access articles typically benefit from higher readership and citation rates, contributing significantly to authors' scholarly profiles and the overall advancement of their field.
RSYN RESEARCH LLP's Open Access models and licensing options are designed to assist authors in complying with the open access mandates of various research funders and institutions worldwide (e.g., Plan S, NIH Public Access Policy). Authors are advised to verify their funder's specific requirements.
This policy will undergo regular evaluation through:
This document may be updated without notice.
For any matter concerning publication within any RSYN RESEARCH LLP journal, including disputes, the decision of the Editor-in-Chief, made in association with one editorial member and one management board member, will be considered final and binding.
For policy-related inquiries and questions regarding Open Access:
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