Open Access Statement

Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) is committed to providing immediate, free, and unrestricted access to all its published content, ensuring that research is widely disseminated and freely accessible to the global academic and healthcare communities. The journal follows the Open Access (OA) model to maximize the visibility and impact of scholarly work in the medical and public health fields. Below are the key elements of our Open-Access Policy:

1. Full Open Access

  • Free Access: All articles published in Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) are freely available to readers, without any subscription or paywall barriers. This ensures that everyone, including researchers, practitioners, students, and the general public, can access, read, and share the content without financial constraints.

  • Global Reach: The open-access model guarantees global access, allowing researchers from all countries, regardless of their institutional affiliation or financial resources, to engage with the published content.

2. Licensing and Copyright

  • Creative Commons License: All articles published in Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to freely share, adapt, and build upon the content, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

  • Author's Copyright: Authors retain full copyright over their work, ensuring that they have the freedom to reuse, distribute, and reproduce their articles in other academic or non-commercial contexts, as long as they comply with the terms of the CC BY license.

3. Immediate Availability

  • Rapid Publication: Accepted articles are published immediately after the peer-review and editorial processes, allowing for timely dissemination of research findings. This policy ensures that scientific and medical knowledge reaches the global community as quickly as possible.

  • No Embargo Period: There is no embargo period for published articles in MKA. All articles are made available to the public as soon as they are finalized and approved for publication.

4. Archiving and Preservation

  • Long-Term Digital Preservation: Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) is committed to ensuring the long-term availability of its content. The journal's articles are archived in several trusted open-access repositories and databases, such as PubMed Central (PMC) and the Keepers Registry, ensuring continued access even in the event of changes to the journal’s publication platform.

  • Access to Previous Issues: All past and current issues of the journal are available for free access on the journal’s website, enabling readers to easily access the full archive of published content.

5. No Fees for Access

  • Free for All Readers: MKA does not charge readers any fees to access the journal's content. All published research is freely available without any subscription or pay-per-view charges.

  • No Paywalls: Articles are immediately accessible online to anyone with an internet connection, without the need for payment or institutional subscription.

6. Author Responsibilities

  • Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to deposit their published articles in institutional or subject-specific open-access repositories, in line with the journal’s Open Access policy. This helps maximize the visibility and reach of the research.

  • Right to Share: Authors have the right to freely share their articles in accordance with the Creative Commons license. This includes posting the final published version of their work on personal websites, institutional repositories, and social media platforms, as long as proper attribution is given to the original publication.

7. Supporting Open Access Initiatives

  • Commitment to Open Science: MKA supports the principles of open science, promoting transparency, reproducibility, and the sharing of knowledge. The journal encourages authors to share their data, methodologies, and supplementary materials to foster collaboration and further scientific progress.

  • Collaboration with Global Open Access Directories: MKA is indexed in leading open-access databases and directories such as the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), making it easier for readers to find and access articles.

8. Financial Transparency

  • No Author Processing Fees: Majalah Kedokteran Andalas (MKA) does not charge authors any Article Processing Charges (APCs), submission fees, or publication fees. The journal is supported by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent authors from publishing their work.

  • Sustainable Funding Model: The journal maintains a transparent approach to its funding model. The editorial team ensures that financial considerations do not influence editorial decisions, and the journal continues to operate under the principles of academic integrity and independence.