Aims and Objectives
Neo Biologist is committed to making scientific research widely accessible. Our Open Access policy aims to eliminate financial barriers and promote unrestricted access to scientific findings for researchers, scholars, students, and the general public.

Key Features of Neo Biologist's Open Access Policy
- Free Access: All articles published in Neo Biologist are freely available to read, download, copy, distribute, and utilize without financial barriers.
- Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY): Neo Biologist adheres to the CC BY license, which allows authors to retain copyright while granting others the right to use, reproduce, distribute, and display their work.
- Attribution and Citation: Proper attribution and citation are required when using content from Neo Biologist, including accurate citation with authors, title, year of publication, journal name, etc.

Licensing and Rights:

- Freedom to Share: Users can copy and redistribute material in any medium or format, even commercially.
- Freedom to Adapt: Users can remix, transform, and build on the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- Author Rights: Authors retain copyright and grant Neo Biologist a license to publish the article under the CC BY license.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

- APC Requirement: Authors may be required to pay APC upon acceptance of their manuscripts, unless waived or discounted.
- Waivers and Discounts: Neo Biologist offers fee waivers or discounts for authors from low-income countries or those facing financial difficulties.

Archiving and Preservation
- Digital Repositories: Published articles are stored in digital repositories or databases to ensure long-term accessibility.
- Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to self-archive their articles in institutional repositories or other platforms.

Policy Review and Updates
Neo Biologist periodically reviews its Open Access policy to align with emerging trends, best practices, and indexing requirements. Any changes to the policy will be communicated transparently to authors, readers, and stakeholders.