Publication Frequency and Open Access Policy
The American Journal of Data Science and Analytics (AJDSA) follows a monthly publication model, ensuring the timely dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed research while maintaining rigorous editorial and review standards. This frequent publication schedule reflects the fast-evolving nature of data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence, where rapid innovation and timely communication of findings are essential.
✓ Number of Issues per Year: 12 issues annually (one issue published each month).
✓ Regular Publication Months: January through December.
✓ Special Issues: AJDSA periodically publishes special issues focusing on emerging topics, interdisciplinary themes, and advances in data-driven technologies. Special issues may include invited papers, extended versions of selected conference articles, and thematic collections led by guest editors.
The monthly publication framework allows authors to submit manuscripts throughout the year while ensuring that each issue is carefully curated to reflect current trends, methodological advancements, and applied innovations in data science and analytics.
Authors may track submission deadlines, publication timelines, and forthcoming issues directly through the journal’s website.
Open Access Policy
AJDSA is committed to a gold open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely and permanently accessible to the global research community, industry professionals, policymakers, and the general public. No subscription or paywall restrictions apply to any AJDSA content.
This open-access approach supports the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge and promotes collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and geographic regions.
Key Principles of Open Access
✓ Immediate Access: All articles are published online immediately upon acceptance and are freely available without delay or embargo.
✓ No Subscription Fees: Readers do not pay to access AJDSA content, ensuring global reach and equitable access.
✓ Unrestricted Sharing: Authors retain the right to share, distribute, and archive their work across institutional repositories, research networks, and personal websites.
✓ Enhanced Visibility and Impact: Open-access publication increases readership, citation potential, and real-world application of research findings.
Copyright and Licensing
✓ Author Retains Copyright: Authors maintain full ownership of their published work.
✓ Creative Commons License: All AJDSA articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing free use, sharing, and adaptation of content with proper attribution.
✓ Self-Archiving Policy: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final published version of their articles in institutional repositories, academic networks, and personal webpages without restrictions.
This licensing framework ensures legal clarity, supports responsible reuse, and maximizes the scholarly and societal impact of published research.
Why Open Access?
AJDSA strongly believes in democratizing knowledge and advancing innovation through unrestricted access to research. Open-access publishing:
ü Removes financial and institutional barriers to scholarly knowledge.
ü Supports early-career researchers and independent scholars without access to subscription-based journals.
ü Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across data science, analytics, and AI.
ü Accelerates scientific progress and real-world application by enabling policymakers, industry professionals, and researchers to apply findings immediately.
How Open Access Benefits Authors
Authors publishing in AJDSA benefit significantly from the open-access model:
✓ Greater Visibility: Articles are indexed in major academic databases and search engines, increasing discoverability.
✓ Higher Citation Potential: Open-access research consistently demonstrates higher citation rates compared to paywalled publications.
✓ Global Readership: Researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide can access and apply findings without restriction.
✓ Institutional and Public Impact: Open access supports government, non-profit, and industry research initiatives by enabling evidence-based decision-making.
Commitment to Sustainable and Ethical Publishing
AJDSA’s open-access and publication frequency policies align with international best practices and funding mandates, including Plan S and major research funding agencies. The journal continuously reviews and updates its editorial and publishing practices to ensure transparency, ethical compliance, and long-term sustainability.
