Open Access Policy for PNG Publications and Scientific Research Limited

PNG Publications and Scientific Research Limited is committed to the principles of open access, recognizing the importance of freely accessible scientific research in advancing knowledge and promoting global collaboration. As the publisher of the American Journal of Health Behavior, we hereby outline our open access policy:

Free and Immediate Access: All articles published in the American Journal of Health Behavior are freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. This ensures that the research is accessible to researchers, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public without any financial or technical barriers.

Creative Commons License: To promote the widest dissemination and use of research, we adopt a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license for all published articles. This license allows readers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the research, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and source of publication.

Author Retention of Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their published articles, granting PNG Publications and Scientific Research Limited a non-exclusive license to publish the work. This empowers authors to share and reuse their research in other publications or platforms, enhancing scholarly collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Transparent Publication Charges: To cover the costs of publication and ensure sustainable open access, PNG Publications and Scientific Research Limited may apply an article processing charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. The APC will be clearly communicated to authors during the submission and review process, ensuring transparency in the publication fee structure.

Archiving and Preservation: We are committed to the long-term preservation of published research. The American Journal of Health Behavior’s content is archived in digital repositories and platforms to ensure its availability for future generations.

PNG Publications and Scientific Research Limited believes that open-access publishing fosters innovation, accelerates scientific progress, and increases the societal impact of research. By implementing this open access policy, we strive to support the principles of openness, accessibility, and global knowledge dissemination in the field of health behavior research.