Open Access Policy
Open Access Policy for the Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics Journal
Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL) is an open access journal, meaning all content is freely accessible without cost to individual users or their institutions. Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, share, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, and use them for any lawful purpose, without needing prior approval from the publisher or authors. Readers must NOT be registed or log-in to view the published articles. Visit: https://jurnal.poliupg.ac.id/index.php/RIAL-EJ/oap for detail.
Open Access Commitment
RIALJ ensures immediate open access to its content, adhering to the principle that making research freely accessible to the public fosters a broader global exchange of knowledge.
Licensing
All articles published in RIALJ are licensed under a Creative Commons License, specifically the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), unless stated otherwise. This license allows others to share copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially. It also allows others to remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially. Visit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ for detail information.
Archiving Policy
RIALJ ensures long-term preservation of its published articles through digital archiving in trusted repositories, such as CLOCKSS and institutional archives. Authors are also encouraged to deposit their published articles in institutional or subject-specific repositories.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Publication in Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL) is free of charge [GRATIS]. RIAL currently charges no fees and all publication costs are covered by UPT Bahasa Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang [this policy may subject to change in the future]. If there are those who claims to offer such payment for publication please report to our editorial team.
- Article Submission charges: Free IDR 0
- Article Processing charges: Free IDR 0
- Article Publishing charges (APCs): Free IDR 0
Author Rights
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. This ensures their right to share, reuse, and archive their work freely while acknowledging the journal as the original place of publication.
Self-Archiving Policy
Authors are allowed to self-archive both the preprint and final published versions of their manuscripts on personal websites, institutional repositories, or other platforms, with proper citation to the journal.
Open Data and Research Integrity
RIALJ encourages authors to make their research data available for public use when appropriate, in alignment with open science principles. Authors should ensure the integrity and reproducibility of their research.
Accessibility Standards
To promote inclusivity, RIAL ensures that its content complies with web accessibility standards, making published research accessible to readers with disabilities.
Community Engagement
The journal actively engages with the academic and applied linguistics communities to promote open access principles and increase the impact of its published research. This policy is subject to periodic review and updates to ensure alignment with evolving open access standards and the needs of the academic community.
For any inquiries or additional information regarding our Open Access Policy, please contact our editorial team at rial_ej@poliupg.ac.id.
