Open Access Policy

The A5 Journal of Defense Industry is committed to the principles of open access. All articles published in our journal are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication, without subscription charges or registration barriers.

We believe that free access to research outputs enhances the visibility, readership, and impact of scholarly work, while fostering knowledge exchange and innovation in the defense industry field.

Licensing and Copyright

The journal applies the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License to all published content. Under this license:

  • Authors retain copyright and full publishing rights to their work.

  • Readers are free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, and to use them for any lawful purpose.

  • Proper attribution must always be given to the original authors and the source of publication.

This open access policy ensures that the research we publish is accessible to the widest possible audience, supporting the advancement of scientific knowledge in the defense industry both nationally and internationally.

Benefits of Open Access

  • Accessibility: Research is available to scholars, professionals, and the public worldwide without restrictions.

  • Visibility: Open access articles are more easily discoverable and cited.

  • Collaboration: Free access encourages interdisciplinary and international collaboration across the defense sector.