Open Access Statement
GEOCIVIA: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering and Civil Infrastructure adheres to the best practices defined by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). The journal is committed to the principle that providing unrestricted public access to scholarly research fosters broader global knowledge exchange and scientific advancement.
1. Immediate Access
GEOCIVIA is published as a fully Open Access journal. All articles are made available online to all users immediately upon publication, without any embargo period.
Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of published articles.
No subscription fees, paywalls, or mandatory registration requirements are imposed on readers or institutions.
2. Licensing and Use
All published content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Under this license, users are allowed to use, reproduce, and distribute the work in any medium, provided that:
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Appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and the journal (Attribution).
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Any derivative works are distributed under the same license terms (ShareAlike).
3. Benefits for Authors
Publishing in GEOCIVIA offers several advantages for researchers and engineering professionals:
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Free Global Access
Published research is accessible worldwide, including to researchers in developing regions, practitioners, and students, ensuring broad dissemination and visibility. -
Copyright Retention
Authors retain full copyright of their work and grant the journal only a license to publish. Authors are not required to transfer or relinquish their intellectual property rights. -
Increased Visibility and Impact
Open Access publications demonstrate higher download and citation rates compared to content restricted by subscription-based access models. -
Rapid Publication
The journal employs an efficient online submission and peer-review system to facilitate timely publication without unnecessary delays. -
No Spatial Constraints
As a fully digital journal, GEOCIVIA imposes no restrictions on article length or the inclusion of supporting materials, such as appendices and large datasets, to ensure comprehensive presentation of research findings.