Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan is committed to the principles of open access to scientific knowledge. We believe that providing free, unrestricted access to our published research promotes the global exchange of knowledge and contributes to advancements in the field of environmental health.

Open Access Policy

  1. Free and Immediate Access: All articles published in Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan are freely and immediately available online to the public. There are no subscription fees or paywalls that restrict access to our content.
  2. Permanent Availability: We ensure that all published articles are permanently accessible. Articles are archived and preserved in digital repositories, guaranteeing long-term availability.

Licensing Terms

Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan uses the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0) for all published content. This license allows users to:

  1. Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  2. Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution: Appropriate credit must be given to the original author(s) and source, a link to the license must be provided, and any changes made must be indicated.
  • ShareAlike: If the material is remixed, transformed, or built upon, the resulting work must be distributed under the same or compatible license as the original.

Benefits of Open Access

  1. Increased Visibility and Impact: Open access increases the visibility and citation of published work by making it accessible to a broader audience, including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.
  2. Enhanced Collaboration: Free access to research facilitates collaboration among researchers from different institutions and regions, fostering innovation and the exchange of ideas.
  3. Public Enrichment: Open access empowers educators, students, and the public by providing them with unrestricted access to high-quality scientific research, supporting education and informed decision-making.

Author Rights

Authors publishing with Gema Lingkungan Kesehatan retain the copyright of their work. By choosing to publish with us, authors agree to grant the journal the right to publish and disseminate their work under the terms of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Authors are free to:

  1. Reuse: Reuse their articles in whole or in part in any future work of their own, such as books or lectures.
  2. Share: Share their work on personal or institutional websites, or via social media and academic networks, enhancing the reach and impact of their research.