The Pacific Journal of Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology (PJAOG) is deeply committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that all published research is freely available to the global community without financial, legal, or technical barriers. By promoting the philosophy that knowledge should be accessible to everyone, PJAOG fosters the unrestricted sharing of information, facilitating advancements in obstetrics and gynecology across the world.

 

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) License

All articles published in PJAOG are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. This licensing framework allows users to freely access, download, share, and redistribute the work in any medium or format, provided the following conditions are met:

• Attribution: Users must give appropriate credit to the original authors and the journal, provide a link to the license, and indicate if any changes were made. Attribution should not imply endorsement by the authors or PJAOG.
• NonCommercial: The work may not be used for commercial purposes. Users are free to copy, distribute, and display the content and create derivative works based on it, provided such use is not intended for commercial gain.

 

Key Aspects of Our Open Access Policy

1. Free Access to Content: All research articles, reviews, case studies, and other content published in PJAOG are freely accessible to anyone with an internet connection. There are no subscription fees, registration requirements, or paywalls restricting access to the journal's content.
2. Immediate Availability: Articles are made available immediately upon publication, ensuring rapid dissemination of new research to a global audience. This prompt access supports the timely exchange of ideas and knowledge within the global medical community.
3. Rights Retained by Authors: Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting PJAOG the right to publish it under the CC BY-NC license. This allows authors to maintain control over their intellectual property while ensuring wide distribution of their research.
4. Permissible Use by Readers: Readers are encouraged to read, download, print, and share articles published in PJAOG. They may also adapt or remix the content for non-commercial purposes, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.
5. Restrictions on Commercial Use: Any commercial use of the material—such as selling, redistributing for commercial purposes, or using the content in a product or service that generates profit—is not allowed without obtaining additional permissions from the copyright holders.
6. Enhancing Research Impact: PJAOG’s open-access model enhances the visibility and impact of the research it publishes. Open-access articles are more likely to be cited, discussed, and built upon, fostering further innovation in obstetrics and gynecology.
7. Compliance with Funding Requirements: Many research funding agencies require that the results of the research they support be published in open-access journals. By publishing in PJAOG, authors can comply with these open-access mandates, ensuring their work meets the requirements of their funding bodies.
8. Global Reach: PJAOG’s open-access policy ensures that research is accessible to scholars and practitioners worldwide, including those in low- and middle-income countries. This broad access helps promote a more equitable global research environment.