Journal of Digital Business and Social Media (JDBSM) is committed to the principle that all research should be freely accessible to the public and supports open access to research outputs. To this end, Journal of Digital Business and Social Media (JDBSM) provides immediate open access to its content, ensuring that all articles published in the journal are available to readers worldwide without any subscription or access fees.

Key Features of Our Open Access Policy:

1. Free and Unrestricted Access: All articles published in Journal of Digital Business and Social Media (JDBSM) are freely available to the public without charge. This enables broad dissemination of research findings and the potential for greater impact within the academic community and beyond.
2. Creative Commons Licensing: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
3. Author Rights: Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant Journal of Digital Business and Social Media (JDBSM) the right of first publication. Authors are encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process.
4. Long-Term Archiving: Journal of Digital Business and Social Media (JDBSM) ensures that all published content is securely archived and preserved for the long term in multiple formats and repositories to safeguard against loss.
5. No Embargo Period: No embargo periods apply to articles published in the Journal of Digital Business and Social Media (JDBSM). All articles are made available immediately upon publication.
6. Transparency and Compliance: Our open access policy complies with major open access and funding body requirements, ensuring transparency and adherence to best practices in scholarly publishing.

By adhering to these principles, the Journal of Digital Business and Social Media (JDBSM) promotes the widest possible dissemination of research, fosters greater knowledge exchange, and advances scientific discovery.