Open Access Policy

Bayçınar Medical Publishing is committed to the principles of open access publishing, ensuring that scholarly research is freely available to readers worldwide without financial, legal, or technical barriers. Our open access policy supports the rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge while maintaining high standards of editorial quality and ethical integrity.

Immediate and Free Access

All articles published in journals under Bayçınar Medical Publishing are made available online immediately upon publication. Readers are not required to pay subscription fees or register to access published content. This policy promotes the unrestricted exchange of scientific information and supports the global research community.

Licensing and Copyright

Published articles are distributed under clearly stated licensing terms, typically Creative Commons (CC) licenses. License information is displayed on both the journal and article levels to ensure transparency.

Authors generally retain copyright to their work, while granting the journal the right to publish and disseminate the article in accordance with the selected license.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Any applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs) are clearly disclosed on journal websites prior to submission. Bayçınar Medical Publishing is committed to transparency regarding publication fees, and no hidden charges are applied at any stage of the publication process.

Editorial decisions are made independently of an author’s ability to pay APCs.

Peer Review and Quality Assurance

Open access publishing does not compromise editorial quality. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process conducted by qualified experts in the relevant field.

Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance, regardless of the publication model.

Ethical Publishing Standards

Bayçınar Medical Publishing integrates its open access practices with international ethical guidelines, including those established by COPE and ICMJE. All journals actively prevent unethical practices such as plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate publication, and unethical research conduct.

Ethical concerns are addressed transparently through established editorial procedures.

Transparency and Accountability

In line with DOAJ’s Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing, Bayçınar Medical Publishing ensures that editorial boards, peer review processes, ownership, governance, and contact information are publicly available and regularly updated.

Archiving and Long-Term Preservation

To ensure the long-term accessibility of published content, journals implement digital archiving and preservation strategies. These measures protect scholarly content against loss and ensure permanent availability.

Commitment to Open Science

By adopting an open access publishing model, Bayçınar Medical Publishing supports open science initiatives and contributes to the advancement of research, education, and clinical practice worldwide.