Open Access and Copyright

Open Access Policy

Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Frontiers provides open access to its published articles so that readers can access scholarly research without subscription barriers.

The journal aims to support the dissemination and exchange of scientific knowledge by making published research available to researchers, academic institutions, practitioners, and other interested readers.

Readers may access the full text of published articles online without a subscription, subject to the applicable copyright and reuse terms stated on the journal website and the individual article.

The journal recognises open access as an important means of promoting the visibility, accessibility, and wider impact of scholarly research. By removing subscription barriers, it seeks to encourage the exchange of research findings and support academic collaboration across geographical and institutional boundaries.

All published articles are made available through the journal's website, where readers can consult the research findings for academic, educational, and professional purposes, subject to the applicable licensing conditions.

The journal is committed to maintaining transparency regarding its open access practices. Any applicable publication charges, copyright requirements, and permitted reuse conditions will be clearly communicated to authors and readers through the journal website.

Copyright and Licensing

Copyright ownership and permitted reuse are governed by the journal’s published copyright terms and the agreement applicable to each article.

The journal will clearly identify the applicable licence for published articles, including any conditions concerning redistribution, adaptation, attribution, and commercial reuse. Authors should review the copyright agreement and applicable licence before publication.

The copyright agreement specifies the rights and responsibilities of authors and the journal concerning the publication and distribution of accepted manuscripts. Authors are expected to ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions for all material included in their submissions, including figures, tables, images, and other third-party content.

The applicable licence determines how readers and other users may share, distribute, reproduce, or adapt published articles. Users must comply with the conditions of the stated licence, including attribution requirements and any restrictions on commercial use or modifications, where applicable.

The journal ensures that copyright and licensing information is clearly displayed on the journal website and associated with each published article. This helps authors and readers understand the rights governing the use and distribution of published research.