Access Policy

POACE Journal, Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro, is committed to providing immediate, free, and unrestricted online access to its published scholarly articles. The journal supports the principles of open access publishing to promote knowledge dissemination, academic collaboration, research visibility, and equitable access to scientific information.

Readers may access, read, and download published articles without subscription fees, institutional affiliation, or mandatory registration.

1. Immediate Open Access

All published articles in POACE Journal are made freely available online immediately upon publication, without an embargo period.

The journal provides:

• Full-text access to published research articles.

• Individual article pages containing bibliographic information and available full-text files.

• Downloadable PDF or other supported publication formats.

• Free access to articles published in regular and special issues.

• Public access to corrections, expressions of concern, and retraction notices.

The journal ensures that readers can access complete published articles rather than abstracts or previews alone.

2. No Reader Access Charges

POACE Journal does not impose subscription fees, pay-per-view charges, or article download fees on readers.

Access to published scholarly content does not require institutional authentication, membership, or purchase of additional services.

Any applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs) are associated with the manuscript publication process and are separate from reader access.

Information regarding publication fees, if applicable, is provided through the journal's official publication fee policy.

3. Registration and Journal Accounts

Registration or login is not required to browse published issues, read articles, or download publicly accessible full-text files.

User accounts may be required for specific editorial activities, including:

• Manuscript submission and author communication.

• Peer-review assignments.

• Editorial management and administrative processes.

• Optional journal notification services.

These account-based activities do not restrict public access to published articles.

Personal information collected through journal accounts is managed according to the journal's Privacy Statement and applicable data protection regulations.

4. Access and Reuse Rights

POACE Journal supports the responsible dissemination and reuse of scholarly publications in accordance with the Creative Commons license specified by the journal.

Readers may access and reuse published materials subject to the applicable licensing terms, including appropriate attribution to the original authors and publication source.

Any third-party materials subject to separate copyright or licensing restrictions must be clearly identified.

The journal's Copyright and Licensing Policy provides further information regarding permitted reuse, distribution, and adaptation of published content.

5. Public and Confidential Materials

Open access to published articles does not automatically extend to unpublished manuscripts, confidential reviewer reports, private editorial correspondence, or internal editorial records.

These materials are managed according to the journal's confidentiality and publication ethics policies.

Research datasets associated with published articles may be subject to legitimate restrictions concerning participant privacy, informed consent, intellectual property, or applicable legal requirements.

Where appropriate, data availability and access conditions should be described in the published article.

6. Technical Accessibility and Continuity

POACE Journal seeks to maintain reliable and equitable online access to its published content.

Temporary technical interruptions, broken links, or inaccessible article files may be reported to the editorial office for investigation and resolution.

The journal endeavors to restore access when technical problems occur and to provide reasonable assistance where feasible.

Long-term accessibility and preservation of published articles are addressed through the journal's applicable digital archiving and preservation arrangements.

7. Commitment to Open Scholarly Communication

POACE Journal promotes open scholarly communication by ensuring that published research is accessible to researchers, educators, students, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider public.

Through its open access policy, the journal aims to increase the visibility, accessibility, and societal impact of scholarly publications while supporting responsible research practices and academic integrity.

Report an Access Problem

Readers experiencing difficulties accessing published articles may contact the Editorial Office of POACE Journal, Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro, through the journal's official communication channels.

Reports should include the article title or DOI, the affected URL, and a brief description of the access problem.

Related Policies: Open Access Statement, Copyright and Licensing Policy, Article Processing Charges, Privacy Statement, Publication Ethics, and Digital Archiving Policy.