Article Publication Charges (APC)

The Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education (J-ITLE) is committed to promoting open access to high-quality research. To cover the costs associated with publishing, including peer review, editing, typesetting, and hosting, the journal may charge an Article Publication Charge (APC). The following details apply:

• APC Amount: Currently, J-ITLE does not charge any Article Publication Charges (APC) for articles published. This policy ensures that authors can share their research widely without financial barriers.
• Waivers and Discounts: If in the future an APC is introduced, waivers or discounts will be available for authors from low-income countries, as well as for high-quality submissions where funding is unavailable.
• Payment Process: If applicable, payment of the APC will be required only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. Payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance.

Open Access Licensing and Copyright

All articles published in J-ITLE are freely accessible to readers under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This license allows the following:

• Attribution: Users must give appropriate credit to the original authors and the journal, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
• Non-Commercial Use: The work may not be used for commercial purposes.
• No Derivatives: Users cannot modify or build upon the work, ensuring the original research remains unchanged.

Upon acceptance of an article, authors agree to transfer the copyright to the Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education (J-ITLE). However, authors retain the following rights:

• Reuse of Content: Authors can reuse their work in teaching, presentations, and future research, provided proper attribution is given to the journal.
• Sharing: Authors may share their article on personal or institutional websites, in repositories, or on social media, ensuring wider dissemination and visibility.

Advertising Policy

The Journal of Innovative Technologies in Learning and Education (J-ITLE) maintains a strict advertising policy to ensure that the content remains unbiased and maintains the integrity of the academic research published. The following principles apply:

• Relevance: Advertisements must be relevant to the journal’s focus on educational technology and innovation in learning. They may include content related to educational tools, software, conferences, academic books, and professional development opportunities.
• Ethical Standards: All advertisements must adhere to ethical standards, avoiding misleading claims or content that conflicts with the journal’s mission and values.
• Separation of Content: Advertisements will be clearly distinguished from editorial content to ensure there is no confusion for readers.
• Approval Process: All advertisements are subject to approval by the editorial team. The journal reserves the right to reject any advertisement that does not align with its objectives or ethical standards.
• No Influence on Editorial Decisions: The presence of advertisements does not influence editorial decisions, peer review processes, or the acceptance of manuscripts.

The advertising revenue, if any, is used solely to support the journal’s operational costs, including maintaining the open access model and ensuring that high-quality research is freely available to all.