Open Access Policy

Unicorn Scientific Publishing LLC is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge by ensuring unrestricted access to all published research. We believe that publicly funded research should be freely available to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public without barriers.

1. Open Access Statement

  • All journals published by Unicorn Scientific Publishing LLC are fully Open Access.
  • Articles are freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication.
  • No subscription, registration, or payment is required to access content.

2. Licensing and Copyright

  • Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are properly cited.
  • Authors retain full copyright of their work.
  • This ensures compliance with major international funders’ Open Access requirements (e.g., NIH, Wellcome Trust, Horizon Europe).

3. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Right now, there is no Article Processing Charge (APC).

4. Author Rights

Authors publishing with Unicorn Scientific Publishing have the right to:

  • Archive the published version of their article in institutional, national, or subject repositories.
  • Share their work on personal or professional websites, social media platforms, and teaching materials.
  • Reuse figures, tables, and text in future works, provided proper citation of the original publication.

5. Reader Rights

  • Access, download, share, and distribute published articles freely.
  • Use and adapt published materials for educational, professional, or commercial purposes under the CC BY license, provided attribution is given.

6. Indexing & Archiving

  • Unicorn Scientific Publishing LLC ensures long-term preservation of all articles through digital repositories and archiving services.
  • Articles are indexed in leading international databases and directories to maximize visibility and discoverability.

7. Compliance with Funding Agencies

Our Open Access model ensures compliance with major funding agencies’ OA mandates, including:

  • Plan S and cOAlition S.
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • European Research Council (ERC).
  • UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

8. Ethical Commitment

Open Access publishing under Unicorn Scientific Publishing LLC is guided by the principles of:

  • Transparency – clear communication of publishing costs and licensing terms.
  • Equity – providing global access to scientific knowledge without restrictions.
  • Integrity – maintaining rigorous peer review and ethical publishing standards.

9. Contact Information

For inquiries about our Open Access policy or APCs, please contact:
Unicorn Scientific Publishing LLC
30 N Gould St, 53624, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801
Wyoming, USA
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