Open Access Statement

Open access publications are freely and permanently available online to anyone with internet access. They can be used, distributed, and reproduced in any medium without restrictions, provided proper attribution is given to the author or editor. Open access articles undergo rigorous peer review, editorial, and production processes. You retain copyright and can easily comply with open access mandates. Open access has received strong support from authors, who appreciate the increased visibility of their work, and from scientific institutions and funders, who recognize the societal importance of making research findings freely accessible.

What advantages does open access publishing offer?

• Free availability thanks to unrestricted online access.
• Authors retain copyright.
• High quality and rigorous peer review.
• Rapid publication.
• No space constraints.
• Compliance with open access mandates.
• Citation tracking and inclusion in bibliographic databases.