Epigraf: Journal of Art, Language, and Culture Studies adopts an open access policy. Accordingly, all published articles are freely available to users without any subscription, registration, or access fees. Epigraph believes in the universal right to freely share knowledge and access academic resources.

Principles of Open Access

• The journal operates in line with the principles defined by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).
• All articles are freely accessible to both individuals and institutions, aiming to make academic knowledge available to a wider global audience.
• Authors retain copyright of their published work, while articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This license allows non-commercial sharing and adaptation of the works, provided proper attribution is given.

Benefits of the Open Access Policy

1. Universal Accessibility: Academic knowledge is made accessible without economic or geographic barriers.
2. Increased Research Impact: Open access ensures that published works reach a broader academic and professional audience, thereby increasing citation rates.
3. Public Engagement: Open access enables not only academics but also students, artists, and the general public to access scientific information easily.

Archiving and Preservation

Epigraf ensures the long-term preservation of published articles through digital archiving systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS. This guarantees that the content remains accessible and secure over time.

Fee Policy

Epigraf does not charge any article processing fees (APCs) or access fees from authors or readers. All journal processes are conducted free of charge.

Epigraf believes that freely accessible knowledge enhances the quality of academic communication and contributes to scientific progress. Through its open access policy, the journal remains committed to promoting the availability of academic knowledge for everyone.