Promoting broad global access to political science research through a comprehensive gold Open Access (OA) model is a priority. JCEP ensures that all published articles are made freely available to all users worldwide immediately upon publication. By implementing this policy, the discoverability, readership and citation potential of the research are maximized, thereby contributing to the broader scholarly ecosystem.
In order to support the sustainability of high-quality publication and the widespread dissemination of content, an Article Processing Charge (APC) of 6,000,000 Iranian Rials is applied to manuscripts (3,000,000 at the submission stage [non-refundable peer-review/submission fee] and 3,000,000 after manuscript acceptance). All published articles are released under the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0. license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en). Under this framework, copying, distribution and adaptation of the material in any medium or format is permitted, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author and the journal. This license is used to ensure the highest degree of interaction and reuse within the international academic community.
In accordance with ethical commitments and the chosen licensing model, authors are granted unlimited copyright and publishing rights. Control over scientific output is retained by researchers, while compliance with the journal's licensing terms is required for publication. This balance ensures that the authors rights are protected and the principles of open science are fully respected.
APC Waiver Policy
Although authors are typically expected to cover the Article Processing Cost (APC) for JCEP through personal research grants or their institutional open access funds, the journal remains committed to inclusion. We understand that some researchers may not have access to such financial support. To ensure that high-quality research from these authors can still be featured in our journal, we provide the possibility of requesting a full or partial APC waiver upon request.