Open access policy

Free access for both authors and readers.

No apc policy

The COVS Journal offers immediate open access to all its content. Any interested reader can access this website and download all articles and issues published.

Neither SAOCO nor the COVS Journal will charge Article Processing Charges (APC), meaning no author will bear the costs of editing, production, or publication.

The OCCV Journal adopts the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)

We are pleased to announce that the OCCV Journal has signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

DORA, developed in 2012 during the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in San Francisco, is a key initiative aimed at improving the processes for evaluating the results of academic research. This statement is not limited to a specific field, but encompasses all academic disciplines and involves key stakeholders such as funders, publishers, professional societies, institutions and researchers.

By aligning ourselves with DORA, we reinforce our commitment to fostering a research culture that values quality and impact over traditional metrics.