Open Access Policy
Mentis is committed to increasing the dissemination and accessibility of scientific knowledge by providing free access to all readers. Accordingly, all articles published in Mentis are made openly accessible in line with the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). Our open access policy aims to support knowledge sharing and advancements in education by ensuring unrestricted access to academic information.
- Access and Usage Rights
Mentis supports the use, sharing, and redistribution of published articles for non-commercial purposes under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. Readers can access, download, share, and reuse articles under this license with appropriate attribution. Commercial use requires permission.
- Publication Fees
Mentis does not charge any fees to authors or readers for article publication or access. Our publication process enables researchers to reach a broader audience and removes barriers to accessing knowledge.
- Copyright and Licensing
The copyright of all articles published in Mentis remains with the authors. By agreeing to open access through Mentis, authors allow users to copy, share, and adapt their work for non-commercial purposes. Users must provide proper attribution to the original authors when using the work.
- Digital Archiving
Mentis employs reliable digital archiving methods, such as the LOCKSS system, to ensure the long-term preservation of published articles. These methods secure the journal's content for future generations, making it accessible and preserved.
- Benefits of Open Access
Mentis’s open access policy encourages the worldwide dissemination of knowledge in the field of education. Open access allows researchers, educators, students, and policymakers to freely access new information and research in education, extending scientific knowledge to all segments of society.
- Authors' Archiving Rights
Mentis encourages authors to freely share their work across various platforms. Authors may archive the preprint (submitted version), postprint (accepted but unpublished version), and final published versions of their work on personal websites, institutional repositories, or public databases. This allows authors to reach a wider audience while contributing to scientific knowledge sharing.
Mentis believes that access to information is a fundamental right and supports unlimited access to scientific research through its open access policy. This policy aims to promote advancements in education and ensure that research outputs are accessible to everyone. For more information about our open access policy, please contact Mentis.
