NUML JCI is an open-access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution.

Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative definition of open access.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submission complies with the requirements of their funding bodies, including open access mandates, where applicable.

The journal supports transparency in funding and encourages compliance with national and international funding requirements.

Transparency and Compliance

This policy ensures that all published research meets ethical standards for participant protection and funding disclosure. The journal is committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of publication.