Open Access Policy

Open Access Policy of Revista Derecho y Cambio Social

Revista Derecho y Cambio Social adopts an Open Access policy committed to disseminating scientific knowledge freely and accessibly to all audiences. The journal follows the principles established by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), which aims to provide the widest possible dissemination of academic research, promoting a positive impact on society and the academic community.

  1. Definition of Open Access
    Open Access means that all articles published in Revista Derecho y Cambio Social are freely and unrestrictedly available to the public, ensuring that anyone can read, download, copy, distribute, print, or share the full texts of the articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers, in accordance with the applied license.

  2. Licensing
    Articles published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing unrestricted use of their content, provided proper attribution is given to the authors and the journal. Readers may reuse the articles for any purpose, including commercial redistribution, as long as the source is properly cited.

  3. Digital Archiving and Preservation
    All published articles are archived in long-term digital repositories, ensuring the preservation and continued access to the journal's content. Additionally, the journal follows interoperability standards, allowing its content to be indexed by major academic databases and search engines.

  4. Copyright
    Authors retain copyright over their works, allowing them to reuse their work in other publications, as long as they reference the original publication in Revista Derecho y Cambio Social. This reinforces the journal’s commitment to academic freedom and recognition of authorship.

  5. Benefits of Open Access

  • Greater Visibility and Impact: Open access ensures that articles reach a wider audience, including researchers, professionals, students, and the general public, maximizing the dissemination and impact of the published work.
  • Global Collaboration: Open access facilitates international and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering the exchange of ideas and innovations across different fields of knowledge.
  • Social Responsibility: By providing free access to knowledge, the journal contributes to the democratization of science and the inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups.

  1. Ethical Responsibility
    Revista Derecho y Cambio Social is committed to adhering to high ethical standards in scientific publishing, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in the dissemination of content. Authors must follow strict citation and attribution guidelines, and the journal adopts a peer review policy to ensure the quality and relevance of the articles.

  2. Update Policy
    The open access policy of Revista Derecho y Cambio Social is periodically reviewed to ensure it remains aligned with international best practices and the needs of the academic community and the readership.