Open Access Policy

The Journal of Food and Biotechnology is firmly committed to the open-access publishing model, ensuring that all research published in the journal is freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. This policy is grounded in the belief that scientific knowledge should be available to all, without barriers, promoting a more inclusive and collaborative research environment. By eliminating subscription fees or paywalls, the journal fosters global access to scientific knowledge, ensuring that research findings are readily available to scientists, educators, policymakers, and the general public.

Open access also offers significant benefits to authors by enhancing the visibility and impact of their work. Articles published in open-access journals generally experience higher citation rates and a broader reach due to their easy discoverability and shareability across multiple platforms. This commitment to open access aligns with the broader scientific goal of democratizing information, ensuring that researchers from under-resourced institutions and regions can fully participate in scientific progress.

To support open access, the Journal of Food and Biotechnology follows a transparent article processing charge (APC) model, which covers the costs of peer review, editing, formatting, and online hosting. This ensures that the journal can maintain a high standard of editorial quality and continue to provide freely accessible research. However, understanding that financial constraints can be an issue for some researchers, the journal may offer waivers or discounts on APCs for authors from low- and middle-income countries. Through this open-access policy, the Journal of Food and Biotechnology strives to advance the field of food science and biotechnology by fostering an inclusive, barrier-free approach to publishing.