Open Access Policy

The International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM) provides immediate open access to its published content, reflecting its commitment to making scholarly research freely available to the global academic community and the public. Readers may access, read, and download published articles without subscription fees or other access charges. In line with its Platinum Open Access model, IJLSM does not charge authors article processing charges (APCs) or publication fees. The journal believes that unrestricted access to scholarly knowledge promotes the dissemination of research findings, encourages academic collaboration, and supports the advancement of linguistic scholarship across diverse linguistic and cultural communities worldwide. The use and reuse of published content are subject to the applicable copyright and licensing terms specified for each article.