Open Access Policy
NeuScience is a fully open access journal. All published articles are immediately and permanently free to access, download, and share worldwide.
What is Gold Open Access?
Gold Open Access means:
- Immediate Access: Articles are freely available online from the moment of publication
- No Paywalls: Readers never pay to access content
- Permanent Access: Content remains free forever, with long-term archiving
- No Embargo: No waiting periods – immediate availability
- Broad Reuse: Liberal licensing allows sharing and adaptation
Benefits of Open Access
Higher Citations
Open access articles receive more citations than paywalled articles
Global Reach
Accessible to anyone with internet, anywhere in the world
⚡ Faster Impact
Research influences policy and practice more quickly
Public Benefit
Publicly-funded research accessible to the public
[OK] Funder Compliance
Meets open access mandates from major funders
Full Metrics
Track downloads, views, and impact in real-time
License
All articles in NeuScience are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
CC BY 4.0 Allows Anyone To:
- [OK] Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- [OK] Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
- [OK] Commercial Use — use for commercial purposes
Under These Terms:
- [!]️ Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made
Author Self-Archiving Rights
Authors retain full rights to archive their work:
| Version | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Preprint (submitted version) |
Any time | Any preprint server, personal website, institutional repository |
| Accepted Manuscript (after peer review) |
Immediately upon acceptance | Any repository, personal website |
| Published Version (final PDF) |
Immediately upon publication | Anywhere, with full citation and DOI link |
Article Processing Charges
Open access publishing is sustained through Article Processing Charges (APCs). However:
FREE Until December 31, 2026
No APCs for manuscripts submitted during our launch period. Publish your research completely free!
From January 2027, standard APCs will apply. See our Publication Fees page for details and waiver options.
Contact
Open Access Questions
neuscience@neucitepress.com
