Simanta Journal of Health Studies is an open-access journal dedicated to the unrestricted dissemination of high-quality research and knowledge in the field of health sciences. 

What Does Open Access Mean? 

All articles published in the journal are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication. Readers can download, share, and use the content for any lawful purpose, as long as proper attribution is given to the original work and authors, in accordance with the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). 

Benefits of Open Access 

1. Global Reach: Research is available to anyone with an internet connection, ensuring the widest possible dissemination of knowledge.
2. Increased Visibility and Impact: Open access articles are more likely to be cited and used in further research due to their unrestricted availability.
3. Equal Access: Open access removes barriers to scientific knowledge, promoting equity in research and education, especially in resource-limited settings.

Author Rights 

Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting the journal the right to publish under an open-access model. This means authors have full control over how their work is used and cited, and they can freely share their articles with peers, institutions, and the broader community. 

Publishing Costs 

To support open access, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of editorial processing, peer review, hosting, and long-term archiving. The APC ensures the sustainability of the journal's open-access policy. Fee waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low-income or developing countries. Please refer to the journal's APC policy or contact the editorial office for more information. 

Commitment to Ethical Standards 

The journal follows strict ethical guidelines for publishing and adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Open access does not compromise the quality or integrity of the peer review process. 

License Information 

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which allows: 

• Redistribution, remixing, transformation, and building upon the work for any purpose.
• Proper credit to be given to the original authors and source.
• Links to the official journal article to be maintained wherever possible.

For further inquiries about the journal’s open access policy, please contact the editorial office at  anomharjana@unud.ac.id.