The Gold Open Access model is adopted by Content Majestic Publishers (CMP) under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) to ensure the immediate availability of content upon
publication.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
The expenses associated with publishing are met through Article Processing Charges (APC). These charges are typically borne by the author, their affiliated institution, or the funding organization, while the author retains full ownership of their work. The articles, in turn, are licensed by CMP. For complete policy on APC including journal specific charges, Waivers and Discounts, and Payment Methods, special offer, please click here.
Journal Specific Charges: Detailed APC rates for each journal are listed on their respective Journal pages.
Special Offer: For all journals published under CMP, the publisher will fully cover the Article Processing Charges for all open-access articles submissions received before April 30, 2026.
Note: APC is charged only after a manuscript is accepted for publication. No fees are charged for submission or peer review.
Advantages of Gold Open Access
Authors and readers alike can reap substantial benefits from Gold Open Access articles in the following
ways:
- Completely Free Access: Readers are granted unrestricted ability to view, download, or print Gold Open Access articles, ensuring full adherence to open access principles.
- High Citation Impact: Articles published under Gold Open Access frequently experience elevated citation rates due to their unrestricted accessibility, free from subscription barriers.
- No Restrictions:Â Gold Open Access articles face no limitations. They may be deposited
immediately upon publication on the journal’s platform in educational institutions, non-
commercial repositories, or personal websites. - Funders’ Requirements Compliance: Publishing articles under open access satisfies the mandates established by various funding bodies, ensuring compliance with their specific policies.Â
- Creative Commons License: Open Access articles are governed by the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC-BY 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode. This license allows for unrestricted distribution of the article, provided that proper attribution is given to the original author.
Permission and Copyright
CMPÂ grants original authors the right to reuse their Gold Open Access articles.
Most articles remain entirely under the ownership of their authors, who authorize the reuse of their work under open licenses, such as the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY 4.0). This allows content to be reused, provided appropriate attribution is given to both the original author and the publisher.
However, for articles containing visual elements, prior permission must be obtained from the relevant publisher or
author to reproduce specific figures, as these are subject to the copyright of the original rights holders.
Author’s Rights and Permissions
Under Gold Open Access Contributions, authors are granted the following rights in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Authors may copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
- Authors are permitted to modify, transform, or adapt the content for any purpose.
- Authors are entitled to archive their articles without restrictions under the Gold Open Access category.
Articles can be deposited in institutional repositories, non-commercial platforms, or personal websites
immediately after publication on the journal’s website. This is compliant with the Creative Commons
Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC-BY 4.0).
To comply with the license terms, authors must observe the following conditions:
- Attribute the original authors and publisher appropriately, include a link to the license, and specify if modifications were made. Attribution must be provided in a reasonable manner that does not imply endorsement by the licencor.
- Do not impose additional restrictions. Authors must refrain from applying legal terms or technological measures that would restrict others from exercising the rights conferred by the license. Adherence to these licensing requirements is mandatory when utilizing the material.