The Journal of Continuing and Development Education (JCDE) is dedicated to advancing educational research by offering open access to all published content. We believe that unrestricted access to high-quality academic resources is vital for fostering global collaboration and innovation within the education sector. Our open access policy ensures the following:

  1. Accessibility:: All articles published in the Journal of Continuing and Development Education (JCDE) are freely accessible online immediately upon publication. This allows educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide to benefit from our content without encountering any financial or access barriers.

  2. Creative Commons Licensing: JCDE operates under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which enables anyone to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of our articles. Users are also permitted to use the content for any lawful purpose, provided the original authors and the source are appropriately cited.

  3. Copyright and Author Rights: While JCDE retains the copyright for all published articles, authors maintain the right to be credited as the creators of their work. By publishing with JCDE, authors grant the journal a license to publish and distribute their research while retaining ownership. This ensures their work is attributed correctly and remains accessible under the terms of the CC BY license, enhancing its visibility and impact.

  4. No Subscription Fees: JCDE does not charge any fees for readers to access its content. All publication-related expenses, including peer review, editorial processes, and online hosting, are covered through article processing charges (APCs) paid by the authors or their institutions.

  5. Support for Global Education: By offering open access to high-quality research, JCDE actively contributes to the global dissemination of knowledge and promotes educational development across various regions and communities. Our open access model helps create a more inclusive and equitable academic environment..

  6. Transparency and Integrity: JCDE adheres to the highest standards of peer review and publication ethics, ensuring that all published content is rigorously reviewed, reliable, and of the highest quality. Our open access policy promotes transparency, trust, and accountability within the academic publishing process.

We invite you to explore the diverse range of articles available in the Journal of Continuing and Development Education and to contribute your research, helping to advance accessible, high-quality education for all.