Open Access Statement

FULafia International Journal of Business and Allied Studies (FIJBAS) is committed to promoting open access (Creative Commons Attribution Licence - CC BY) to scholarly research in the fields of business and allied studies. As an academic publication, FIJBAS adheres to the principles of accessibility, transparency, and inclusivity in disseminating knowledge.

FIJBAS provides free and unrestricted access to all published articles, ensuring that research findings and scholarly insights are available to a global audience without financial or technical barriers. By embracing open access (CC BY), FIJBAS aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas, foster collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in business and related disciplines.

Authors publishing with FIJBAS retain the copyright to their work, granting the journal a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the content freely. This enables authors to reach a wider audience and maximize the impact of their research while maintaining control over their intellectual property.

Furthermore, FIJBAS operates under a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and validity of the research published in the journal. By upholding scholarly standards and ethical practices, FIJBAS strives to uphold the integrity and credibility of the research it publishes.

In line with its commitment to open access, FIJBAS utilizes digital platforms to host and disseminate articles, providing readers with convenient access to the latest research in business and allied studies. FIJBAS encourages authors to archive their pre-print or post-print versions of their articles in institutional or disciplinary repositories to further enhance accessibility and visibility. FIJBAS is dedicated to promoting open access as a fundamental principle of scholarly communication, fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge dissemination in the field of business and allied studies.