Open Access Policy
In line with NAS’ mandate to advance scientific knowledge in Nigeria, its journal, the Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science (PNgAS) publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific research findings, does not charge Article Publishing Charge (APCs) from authors, and is freely available for anyone to be able to access online.
The objectives of the Open Access Policy are to:
- Expand the visibility and impact of PNgAS through increased accessibility of its research outputs
- Enable a rich research culture by allowing research findings to be accessed and further built upon
- Promote knowledge sharing and enable the use of science to address societal challenges.
The following rules shall apply:
- The name of the author/copyright owner must be duly mentioned when the article is referenced or used in any form
- The journal and its contents may not be used in its Open Access format for commercial purposes
- The journal and its contents may not be edited, modified, or otherwise changed.