Open Access Policy

The Annals of Dermatological Research (ADR) follows a Gold Open Access model, ensuring that all articles are freely accessible to readers immediately upon publication. This policy reflects ADR’s commitment to the principles of open science, global equity in knowledge sharing, and compliance with international standards.

All published content in ADR is accessible without restrictions and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Scope of Open Access

Open access at ADR means:

  • No subscription fees or registration barriers for readers.
  • Immediate online availability of articles upon publication.
  • Unrestricted reuse, distribution, and adaptation of articles under CC BY 4.0.
  • Compliance with funder and institutional mandates for open access publishing.

Licensing Framework

ADR uses the CC BY 4.0 license, which permits:

  • Sharing: Readers can copy and redistribute the work in any medium or format.
  • Adaptation: Users may remix, transform, and build upon the material, even for commercial purposes.
  • Attribution: Proper credit must be given to the authors and ADR as the original source.

Funder and Institutional Compliance

ADR’s open access policy ensures compliance with major international funding and institutional requirements, including:

  • Plan S and cOAlition S guidelines.
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) open access mandates.
  • European Commission’s Horizon Europe open science policy.
  • UKRI and Wellcome Trust open access policies.

Self-Archiving and Repository Policy

Authors are encouraged to deposit preprints, accepted manuscripts, and the final published version in:

  • Institutional repositories.
  • Subject-specific repositories such as PubMed Central and Europe PMC.
  • Personal and academic networking platforms (with proper citation).

ADR’s repository policy complies with SHERPA/RoMEO standards for green open access.

Preservation and Accessibility

All ADR content is preserved in trusted digital archiving systems including Portico, LOCKSS, and CLOCKSS, ensuring long-term accessibility.

Benefits for Authors and Readers

  • Authors: Enhanced visibility, citation potential, and compliance with funder requirements.
  • Readers: Free, global access to dermatological research without paywalls.
  • Educators: Unlimited use of ADR articles in teaching and training materials.
  • Practitioners: Access to up-to-date dermatological research to inform clinical decisions.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Open access publishing at ADR is sustained through transparent Article Processing Charges (APCs). These cover the costs of peer review, editorial processes, production, hosting, DOI assignment, and archiving. Waiver and discount policies are available to ensure inclusivity.

FAQs

Does open access compromise quality?

No. ADR maintains rigorous peer review and editorial oversight, independent of the open access model.

Can ADR content be reused for commercial purposes?

Yes, provided attribution is given under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Are authors allowed to share their work on social media?

Yes. Authors are encouraged to share links to their published work to enhance visibility.