Open Access Policy

The International Journal for Development of Science and Technology (IJDST) is an Open Access, peer-reviewed journal committed to the free and unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge. All articles published in IJDST are made immediately and permanently available online without subscription fees or access restrictions, ensuring that research is accessible to scholars, educators, students, industry professionals, policymakers, and the general public worldwide.

The journal believes that unrestricted access to high-quality research enhances scientific communication, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, increases research visibility, and accelerates innovation and technological development. By removing financial and legal barriers to access, IJDST supports the global exchange of knowledge and contributes to the advancement of science and technology.

Author Rights and Copyright

Authors retain the copyright of their published work. Upon acceptance, authors grant the International Journal for Development of Science and Technology (IJDST) a non-exclusive license to publish, archive, index, and disseminate the article as the official version of record. Authors are encouraged to share and archive their published articles through institutional repositories, personal websites, academic networking platforms, and other scholarly repositories, provided that appropriate acknowledgment is given to the original publication in IJDST.