Open Access Options

Overview

Veridion Press is committed to advancing the open, ethical, and responsible dissemination of scholarly research. Open access (OA) publishing enables immediate and unrestricted access to research outputs, increasing visibility, citation, and global impact.

We offer multiple open access pathways to accommodate the needs of authors, institutions, and funders across disciplines and publication formats.

What Is Open Access?

Open access refers to the free, immediate, online availability of scholarly research, allowing readers to read, download, share, and reuse content without financial, legal, or technical barriers.

Veridion Press supports open access models aligned with internationally recognized standards, including those promoted by funders, institutions, and global research initiatives.

Open Access Models at Veridion Press

1. Gold Open Access

Under the Gold Open Access model:

  • Articles or chapters are freely available immediately upon publication
  • Content is published under a Creative Commons license
  • An Article Processing Charge (APC) may apply

This model is commonly used for:

  • Fully open access journals
  • Open access books or book chapters
  • Funded research outputs

Creative Commons licenses overview: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/

2. Hybrid Open Access

In Hybrid Open Access journals:

  • Journals operate on a subscription model
  • Authors may choose to make individual articles open access
  • APCs apply only to authors selecting open access

This option allows authors to comply with funder mandates while publishing in established subscription journals.

3. Green Open Access (Self-Archiving)

Veridion Press supports Green Open Access, allowing authors to archive versions of their work in repositories.

Authors may deposit:

  • Accepted Author Manuscripts (AAM)
  • Published versions (where license permits)

Permitted repositories include:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Subject-based repositories
  • Non-commercial scholarly platforms

Proper attribution and publisher acknowledgment are required.

Open Access Licensing

Open access content published by Veridion Press is licensed using Creative Commons (CC) licenses, selected by the author at the time of publication.

Common Licenses

The chosen license is clearly displayed with the published work.

Compliance with Funder and Institutional Mandates

Veridion Press supports compliance with major open access policies and funder requirements, including:

  • National and international research funding bodies
  • Institutional open access mandates
  • Open science initiatives

Authors are encouraged to review funder-specific requirements prior to submission.

Plan S (cOAlition S): https://www.coalition-s.org/

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Some open access options require payment of an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support:

  • Peer review management
  • Editorial and production services
  • Digital hosting and long-term preservation

Details of APCs, waivers, and discounts are provided on the APCs & Waivers page.

APC Waivers and Discounts

Veridion Press is committed to equitable publishing and offers:

  • Waivers for authors from low- and middle-income countries
  • Discounts for early-career researchers
  • Institutional agreements and special cases

Please refer to: APCs & Waivers

Open Access for Books and Chapters

Veridion Press supports open access publishing for:

  • Scholarly monographs
  • Edited volumes
  • Individual book chapters

Open access books are published under Creative Commons licenses and made available through multiple discovery platforms.

Long-Term Access and Preservation

All open access publications are preserved using established digital archiving and preservation practices to ensure:

  • Long-term accessibility
  • Persistent discoverability
  • Integrity of the scholarly record

Ethical Standards and Governance

Our open access practices are aligned with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

We ensure:

  • Transparency in pricing and licensing
  • Clear communication with authors
  • Responsible stewardship of open scholarly content

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Open Access Content

Open access content may be eligible for:

  • Text and data mining
  • Computational research
  • Non-commercial AI applications

All reuse must comply with the selected Creative Commons license and applicable regulations.

Choosing the Right Open Access Option

Authors should consider:

  • Funder requirements
  • Institutional policies
  • Intended audience and reach
  • Licensing preferences

Editorial teams are available to assist authors in selecting the most appropriate open access pathway.

Contact for Open Access Queries

📧 Email: contact@veridionpress.org