Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Kashmir Studies (IJKS) follows an open access publishing policy, providing readers with free and immediate access to its published scholarly content. Articles published by the journal are made available online without subscription or access charges, allowing researchers, students, academics, and the wider public to read, download, and use the published research in accordance with the journal’s applicable copyright and licensing terms.

The journal supports the principle that unrestricted access to scholarly research promotes the wider dissemination of knowledge, encourages academic collaboration, and increases the visibility and impact of research. Readers may access published articles through the journal’s online platform without registration or subscription requirements.

Authors retain responsibility for the originality and integrity of their work and for ensuring that any third-party material included in their manuscripts is appropriately acknowledged and used in accordance with applicable copyright requirements. The journal is committed to maintaining open and equitable access to scholarly research while following appropriate standards of academic and publication ethics.