Open Access Policy

The Indonesian Journal of Feminist Legal Studies (IJFLS) is committed to promoting the free and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge through an Open Access publishing model. The journal believes that research and academic knowledge should be accessible to the widest possible audience to encourage intellectual exchange, foster collaboration, and support the advancement of science and society.

IJFLS provides immediate and free access to all published articles upon publication. Readers from around the world can access the full text of journal articles without subscription requirements, registration barriers, or pay-per-view charges. By removing access limitations, the journal aims to maximize the visibility, accessibility, and impact of published research, particularly in the fields of feminist legal studies, gender justice, human rights, socio-legal studies, and related interdisciplinary areas.

The journal adopts the principle that open access to academic publications contributes to a more inclusive and equitable research environment. Through this policy, IJFLS supports researchers, academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, civil society organizations, students, and the broader public in obtaining and utilizing scholarly information for educational, research, and professional development purposes.

All articles published by IJFLS are freely available through the journal website and may be accessed, read, downloaded, shared, and used for legitimate academic purposes in accordance with the applicable licensing terms. Readers are encouraged to properly acknowledge and cite the original sources when using published materials to maintain academic integrity and respect scholarly contributions.

The Open Access policy of IJFLS is designed to:

  • Ensure that high-quality scholarly research is available to the global academic community without financial barriers;

  • Increase the dissemination and visibility of research findings;

  • Encourage the exchange of knowledge across institutions, disciplines, and countries;

  • Support researchers, especially those from diverse academic and geographical backgrounds, in accessing relevant scholarly resources;

  • Strengthen the contribution of legal scholarship to social development, public policy, and justice-oriented practices.

IJFLS remains committed to maintaining rigorous editorial standards, including peer review procedures, publication ethics, and quality control mechanisms, while embracing open access principles. Open accessibility does not compromise the journal's commitment to academic integrity, originality, and scholarly excellence. Through its Open Access Policy, The Indonesian Journal of Feminist Legal Studies (IJFLS) contributes to the global movement toward transparent, inclusive, and sustainable scholarly communication by ensuring that valuable research knowledge can be accessed and utilized by anyone, anywhere.