Open Access Policy

The Journal of Health Risk and Chronic Disease (JHRCD) is committed to the principle that making research freely available to the public supports the global exchange of knowledge and enhances the advancement of science, public health, and evidence-based practice.

All articles published in JHRCD are made immediately and permanently available online without charge to readers or their institutions. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without requesting prior permission from the publisher or the authors, provided that proper attribution is given to the original work.

JHRCD provides immediate open access to its content based on the principle that unrestricted access to research promotes a greater global exchange of knowledge and contributes to improved public health outcomes and scientific development.

Benefits of Open Access

• Free and unrestricted access to scholarly research.
• Increased visibility and dissemination of published articles.
• Enhanced citation potential and academic impact.
• Support for global knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Improved accessibility for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public.

Licensing

Unless otherwise stated, articles published in JHRCD may be distributed, shared, and used for academic and non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

Archiving and Preservation

The journal is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content through digital archiving and repository services where applicable.