Publishing Policies

Open Access Statement

Nagore Puranam – International Journal for Tamil Studies
ISSN: 3139-4965

Our Commitment to Open Knowledge

Nagore Puranam is committed to making Tamil scholarship, literary research, historical studies, and academic contributions accessible to readers and researchers through its online publication platform.

1. Open Access Policy

Nagore Puranam – International Journal for Tamil Studies supports the wider dissemination of knowledge in Tamil language, literature, history, culture, linguistics, and related fields.

Published articles made available as open access on the journal's website may be read online without a subscription or payment to access the content. The journal seeks to support students, teachers, researchers, writers, and the wider public by facilitating access to scholarly and literary knowledge.

2. Free Access to Published Articles

Readers may access the journal's openly available articles through its official website without paying a subscription fee. This approach is intended to encourage reading, research, education, and the exchange of ideas.

Free access for readers does not necessarily mean that the publication process is free for authors. Applicable publication charges, where relevant, are addressed separately in this statement.

3. Benefits of Open Access

The journal supports open access to promote:

  • Wider access to Tamil research and literary scholarship.
  • Knowledge sharing among students, educators, researchers, and readers.
  • Greater discoverability of scholarly and literary contributions.
  • The study and preservation of Tamil language, literature, history, and culture.
  • Academic and intellectual exchange across geographical boundaries.

4. Copyright and Author Rights

Copyright ownership and author rights are governed by the applicable terms communicated by the journal and any agreements made with the author.

Readers must acknowledge the original author and source when quoting or referring to published work. Reproduction, republication, translation, distribution, or other reuse may require permission unless permitted by applicable law or an expressly stated licence.

Open access does not automatically place an article in the public domain or remove its copyright protection.

5. Responsible Use and Attribution

Readers, researchers, educators, and other users are encouraged to cite published articles accurately and acknowledge their authors. The journal expects all use of its content to respect academic integrity, copyright requirements, and the applicable terms governing each article.

6. Access and Availability

The journal makes its openly available content accessible through its official website. It endeavours to maintain access to published material, although temporary technical interruptions, website maintenance, or changes in online availability may occur.

7. Publication Charges

Nagore Puranam may collect publication-related charges to support the operational requirements, development, and sustainable growth of the journal.

Where applicable, charges may vary according to the author's professional designation, work experience, and the relevant publication services. The applicable amount will be communicated to the author before the publication process is finalised.

Authors may contact the editorial team for clarification regarding the applicable fee structure. The journal aims to maintain transparency in its publication-related charges.

Payment of a publication charge does not guarantee acceptance or publication of a manuscript. All submissions remain subject to the journal's editorial assessment and applicable review procedures.

8. Editorial Independence

Publication-related charges and open access arrangements are separate from editorial assessment. Editorial decisions should be based on the manuscript's relevance, originality, quality, and compliance with the journal's editorial policies rather than the author's ability to pay.

9. Policy Review

Nagore Puranam may review and update this statement as its publishing practices and access arrangements develop. Any revised policy will be published on the journal's official website.

Open Access Enquiries

Nagore Puranam – International Journal for Tamil Studies
ISSN: 3139-4965
Email: nagorepuranam@gmail.com
Website: www.nagorepuranam.com