Kothanak Journal
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All published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription fees
Readers can download, read, and distribute full-text articles without any barriers
Articles can be utilized for non-commercial academic purposes including research and education
Open access increases article visibility, citations, and research impact
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We proudly support the Budapest Open Access Initiative, which defines open access as:
"By 'open access' to this literature, we mean its free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself."
Research reaches readers worldwide, especially in developing countries with limited library budgets
Research is discovered and cited more quickly, accelerating scientific progress
Research influences policy, practice, and education beyond academic circles
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This approach protects authors' rights while maximizing the impact and accessibility of their research.
By publishing with Kothanak, you contribute to making knowledge freely available to researchers, students, and practitioners worldwide.
