The International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications is an open access journal, meaning that all papers published within it are freely accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world, without barriers. Open Access significantly enhances the availability and visibility of research. With no restrictions behind paywalls, research is readily accessible for review and reference by academics, journalists, and the general public alike. This unrestricted access ensures that everyone can refer to the same version of an article, leading to more accurate citations and a wider dissemination of knowledge. By removing access barriers, Open Access accelerates the pace at which research findings are shared globally, allowing for quicker integration into ongoing studies and broader public engagement.
To support this open access model, the journal charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to authors. This fee may be covered by the author, their institution, or their research funder. The International Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications maintains a nominal APC structure: for authors from developed countries, the fee is set at 650 USD. Authors from middle-income countries receive a 50% discount, while those from low-income countries benefit from a 100% discount, making publication entirely free. Additionally, if authors from any region lack funding to cover the APC, they can apply for a full waiver, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder the dissemination of valuable research.
Please note that the editorial team reserves the right to charge a language revision fee during the publication process for manuscripts with poor language quality from some non-native English authors.