Open Access Policy
1. Introduction
In pursuit of advancing knowledge and facilitating academic discourse, Associated Management Consultants Private Limited (AMCPL) provides open access to the archival content of the following years :
- Indian Journal of Marketing (2008–2023)
- Indian Journal of Finance (2007–2023)
- Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management (2008–2023)
- Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research (2012–2023)
- Indian Journal of Research in Capital Markets (2014–2023)
- AMC Indian Journal of Entrepreneurship (2018–2023)
- Indian Journal of Computer Science (2016–2023)
- AMC Indian Journal of Civil Engineering (2018–2023)
This initiative allows unrestricted access to earlier research, promoting its global reach and impact. Concurrently, recent publications (2024 onwards) remain under subscription to support the quality and sustainability of our publishing activities.
2. Archival Open Access Policy
Definition of Archival Content:
Archival content refers to all articles published in our journals listed in Point 1 prior to the year 2024 and what is available digitally on our respective journal websites. This content is now freely accessible to readers worldwide.
Access and Licensing:
- Availability: Archival articles are available for download without any subscription or payment.
3. Subscription Content Policy
Current Publications:
Articles published from 2024 onwards are accessible through subscription or individual article purchase. This model supports the operational and editorial costs necessary to maintain the high standards of our publications.
Access Options:
- Subscriptions: Institutions and individuals can subscribe to our journals to gain full access to current content.
- Pay-Per-View: Non-subscribers may access individual articles through a pay-per-view option.
4. Author Rights and Licensing
Associated Management Consultant Private Limited is the owner of and has the sole and exclusive rights to the content published in the following journals :
- Indian Journal of Marketing
- Indian Journal of Finance
- Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management
- Arthshastra Indian Journal of Economics & Research
- Indian Journal of Research in Capital Markets
- AMC Indian Journal of Entrepreneurship
- Indian Journal of Computer Science
- AMC Indian Journal of Civil Engineering
This copyright covers the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the content, including reprints, translations, photographic reproductions, microform, electronic form (offline, online), or any other reproductions of similar nature. The Open Access Content (available in PDF format) is being provided for non-commercial research and education use only. It is not to be used for commercial use.
5. Repository and Self-Archiving Policy
Author Self-Archiving:
Authors are permitted to deposit versions of their work published in the journals mentioned above before 2024 in institutional or subject repositories.
Conditions:
- Proper acknowledgment of the published source must be included.
- It is mandatory to provide the link to the publisher's version and DOI.
6. Sustainability and Future Directions
We are committed to exploring sustainable models to expand our open access offerings. Our current hybrid approach balances the need for accessibility with financial viability. We continually assess our policies to adapt to the evolving open access landscape and will communicate any changes to our stakeholders.
7. Repository Maintenance Charges
The publisher absorbs the costs associated with making this content freely available to support the dissemination of knowledge.
8. Transparency and Contact
We are dedicated to transparency in our policies and operations. For further information or inquiries regarding our Open Access Policy, please get in touch with Priyanka Gilani, Editorial Director, Associated Management Consultant Private Limited at : priyanka.gilani@indianjournalofmarketing.com
