Open Access Statement

Indonesian Journal of Coastal & Ocean Engineering (IJCOE) is committed to ensuring that all research published in the journal is made freely available to the global research community. We follow an Open Access model, which means that all published articles are freely accessible online without any subscription or payment barriers.

1. Open Access Policy

All articles published in IJCOE are openly accessible to readers worldwide. Authors and readers are free to view, download, print, and distribute the articles under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to copy, modify, distribute, and publicly display the article, provided they give appropriate credit to the original author(s).

2. Benefits of Open Access

  • Global Visibility: Open Access ensures that research is available to a wider audience, allowing for greater exposure and citation of your work.
  • Increased Impact: By removing paywalls, the research can reach more scholars, researchers, policymakers, and the general public, which can help to increase the impact and influence of the research.
  • Faster Dissemination: Open Access articles are available immediately upon publication, ensuring that your research is rapidly disseminated and accessible to those who need it most.

3. Licensing and Copyright

  • All articles published in IJCOE are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This means:
    • Authors retain the copyright of their work.
    • Authors grant the public permission to share and adapt their work, provided they give appropriate credit.
    • No fees are required for readers to access the full text of articles.

4. Fees for Authors

To maintain the quality and sustainability of the journal, IJCOE charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) to authors upon acceptance of their manuscript. This fee helps cover the costs of editorial processing, peer review, and publishing the article as Open Access.

5. Archiving and Distribution

  • All articles published in IJCOE are archived and distributed on the journal’s website and are indexed in global databases. This ensures long-term availability and discoverability of the content.
  • Articles can be freely shared and distributed via institutional repositories, personal websites, and other open-access platforms.

6. Commitment to Open Research

By publishing in IJCOE, authors contribute to the global advancement of knowledge in the field of coastal and ocean engineering. We believe in the power of open research and encourage the sharing of data, methodologies, and findings to foster collaboration and innovation.