Open Access Statement

Open Access Policy

Rural Governance and Green Development (RGGD) is a fully open access academic journal. All articles published in RGGD are immediately and permanently freely accessible online to readers worldwide. This model ensures that research outputs reach the broadest possible audience—academics, policymakers, practitioners, and the public—without subscription or paywall restrictions.

Key Principles

Immediate and Universal Access: All articles are freely available upon publication—no delay, no registration.
Author Retains Copyright: Authors retain rights under a Creative Commons CC BY license, permitting redistribution and reuse with proper attribution.
No Embargo Periods: There are no access delays for accepted or published content.
Permitted Uses: Readers may freely download, share, cite, and build upon published work within license terms.

Benefits of Publishing Open Access with RGGD

Greater visibility and citation impact
Enhanced interdisciplinary and policy relevance
Compliance with funder mandates and institutional policies
Global access for academic and non-academic audiences

Article Processing Charges (APC)

To sustain high-quality open access publishing, RGGD applies a transparent Article Processing Charge (APC) model. APCs cover the cost of peer review coordination, editorial production, publication, and platform maintenance. For detailed fees and waiver information, please visit our APC Policy.