Championing Open Access for Healthcare Research

SALT JSRH proudly embraces open access (OA) as the cornerstone of our mission. We believe that freely accessible research empowers healthcare professionals, patients, and researchers worldwide, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for all.

Simply put, OA means that all published articles in SALT JSRH are immediately and permanently free for anyone to read, download, and share, without any barriers like subscriptions or access fees. This allows:

• Wider readership: Anyone with an internet connection can access the latest healthcare research, regardless of their location or affiliation. This democratizes knowledge and empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their health.
• Accelerated research progress: Open access fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, leading to faster development of new treatments and solutions.
• Improved patient care: Patients can access research findings directly, understand their health conditions better, and participate actively in research decisions.
• Responsible knowledge sharing: OA promotes transparency and accountability in research, ensuring findings are readily available for scrutiny and further investigation.

We publish under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. 

This allows anyone to:

• Read, download, and share the research for non-commercial purposes.
• Adapt, translate, and remix the material, as long as they properly credit the original authors and don't use it for commercial gain.

We rely on institutional and individual memberships to cover our operational costs, allowing us to waive article processing charges (APCs) for authors. This ensures financial sustainability without compromising our OA commitment.

By choosing SALT JSRH for your research, you gain:

• Increased visibility and readership: Your work reaches a wider audience, potentially leading to greater impact and recognition.
• Faster research dissemination: Open access accelerates knowledge exchange and collaboration, potentially leading to quicker advancements in your field.
• Reduced financial barriers: You don't have to worry about APCs, making research publication more accessible and equitable.
• Commitment to ethical publishing: We uphold the highest standards of research integrity and transparency, ensuring your work is treated with respect and rigor.

We invite researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients to embrace open access and contribute to SALT JSRH's mission. Share your groundbreaking research, engage in discussions, and help us build a more informed and equitable healthcare landscape.

If you have any questions about our open access policy, author benefits, or how to get involved, please feel free to contact us. We are here to support your research journey and make healthcare knowledge accessible to all