Rock Mechanics Letters(RML) is committed to the principles of Open Access, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. Our Open Access policy is designed to promote the widest possible dissemination of knowledge in the field of rock mechanics and related disciplines.
♦ Free Access: All articles published in RML are available globally without any access restrictions or subscription fees.
♦ Licensing and Reuse: Articles published in RML are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license allows for the reuse, distribution, and reproduction of the published material in any medium, provided that proper accreditation is given to the original work and authors.
♦ Author Rights: Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant RML the right to publish the article and make it freely accessible under the terms of the chosen Creative Commons license.
♦ Article Processing Charges (APC): To support Open Access publishing, RML applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. Please check APC details on our Article Processing Charges page.
♦ No Embargo Period: There is no embargo period for any content published in RML. All articles are available in their final form upon publication, allowing for immediate access and citation.
♦ Supporting Plan S and Green OA: Our commitment extends to supporting Plan S, social sharing, and Green OA (also known as Green archiving). We enable authors to deposit their work in institutional and subject-specific repositories, as well as commercial social sharing platforms, in compliance with funder requirements.
No special permission is required to reuse any part of an article published in RML, including figures and tables. As long as the original work is properly cited, the content may be reused in academic publications, presentations, educational materials, and other forms of communication.
At Rock Mechanics Letters, we believe that Open Access is essential for the advancement of science. By removing barriers to access, we aim to foster a more inclusive and collaborative research environment in the field of rock mechanics.