At SBS Journal of Applied Business Research, we are committed to providing immediate and unrestricted access to our published content. Our journal operates under the Platinum/Diamond Open Access model, ensuring that both authors and readers can access our articles freely, without any charges.

Platinum/Diamond Open Access Model

We believe in the free exchange of knowledge and information. Our Platinum/Diamond Open Access model ensures that:

• No charges for authors: There are no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees.
• Free access for readers: All articles are available immediately upon publication without any subscription or paywall.
• Sustainability: Our journal is funded through alternative sources, including institutional support and sponsorships.

Licensing and Copyright

All articles published in SBS Journal of Applied Business Research are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0). This allows for free distribution, adaptation, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original authors and source are properly credited.

"This journal is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0). You are free to share, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format, and adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given."

Author Rights

Authors retain the copyright of their work. By publishing with SBS Journal of Applied Business Research, authors agree to grant third parties the right to use their articles freely, as long as they acknowledge the original authorship and journal.

Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term access to the journal’s content, all articles are archived in the institutional repositories, ensuring that they will remain accessible in the future.

Indexing and Discoverability

We are dedicated to increasing the visibility of our content. The journal is listed in Google Scholar, EconPapers/Repec and CrossRef, allowing authors and readers to easily discover and access our articles.

Yours faithfully,

Editor-In-Chief
Prof. Dr. Milos Petkovic