OPEN ACCES POLICY

NAFSANA: Journal of Islamic Psychology adopts an immediate open access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers without subscription fees or access restrictions. This policy is based on the principle that scholarly knowledge should be openly accessible to promote the global exchange, democratization, and advancement of scientific research.

Through this open access model, the journal seeks to enhance the dissemination and impact of research in psychology, particularly studies integrating Islamic perspectives and diverse cultural contexts. Free and unrestricted access enables scholars, practitioners, educators, and the wider public to engage with research findings more effectively across disciplinary and geographical boundaries.

For authors, open access publication provides several important advantages. First, articles become accessible to a global readership, increasing the potential reach and scholarly use of their work. Second, authors retain the copyright of their articles, which are typically distributed under a recognized licensing framework, such as Creative Commons, that ensures proper acknowledgment of intellectual ownership while allowing lawful sharing and reuse. Third, open access increases the visibility of published research, thereby enhancing opportunities for citation, strengthening academic reputation, and broadening the overall impact of scholarly contributions.

In addition, the digital nature of open access publishing supports more timely dissemination of research, as accepted articles can be made available online without delay. The online format also allows for the inclusion of supplementary materials, extended datasets, and complex visual content that may not be feasible in traditional print formats.

Overall, the immediate open access policy of NAFSANA: Journal of Islamic Psychology supports wider public access to research outcomes while reinforcing academic recognition and ensuring that scholarly contributions are more broadly disseminated, utilized, and acknowledged both within academic communities and in society at large.