Open Access Policy

Affinity: Journal of Social Studies and Community Engagement provides immediate open access to all published content. This open access policy is intended to support the global exchange of knowledge and to ensure that research outputs are freely available to the public without financial, legal, or technical barriers.

All articles published in this journal may be read, downloaded, copied, distributed, printed, searched, or used for other scholarly purposes without prior permission from the publisher or the authors, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and the source of publication.

This journal does not charge any fees to readers for accessing its content. However, Article Processing Charges (APCs), if applicable, are charged to authors in accordance with the journal’s established policies.

By implementing this open access policy, the journal is committed to enhancing the visibility, impact, and utilization of published research, while promoting the advancement of knowledge and community engagement in a sustainable manner.